“The whole point of a doomsday guided missile was that it would instill the confidence of the citizenry in the defence capabilities of the state, as well as offering a certain diplomatic leverage in international affairs. In short, it had to be known and seen in order to be effective.” WeaponsGlobal PoliticsNational Safety Book:Observant States: Geopolitics and Visual Culture Source: Observant States: Geopolitics and Visual Culture