1. What is unusual about China's successful test of a missile-defense interceptor this week?

2. How has the Chinese government reacted to U.S. missile-defense development?

3. a) Who is Rick Fisher?
b) What does Mr. Fisher believe is China's ultimate missile-defense goal?

4. What information was not in the Pentagon's annual report to Congress on China's military?

5. The U.S. does not have a missile-defense system in place.  Liberals generally believe we do not need one.  Conservatives believe we do. 
a)  What do you think?  Does the U.S. need/should we have a missile defense system?  Explain your answer.
b)  How should China's plans for a nationwide missile-defense system affect a U.S. missile-defense system?  Explain your answer.
c)  Ask a parent the same question.