When we consider a question as complex as that of disarmament, there is a twofold aspect that must always be borne in mind as a pre-condition. First, we have the doctrinaire-juridical approach, a techntcal analysis of the various factors involved that would make disarmament a cause in itself. some have come to believe that it is enough to reach certain agreements to bring an end to the danger of the serious tensions that have built up as a result of the arms race. With 9~ studies, with good analyses, with imaginative projects and thought, it might be possible to find the way to salvation. It would be pointless to deny that this is the viewpoint that has prevailed in many of the deliberations that have taken place throughout the years in this AW/jcl A/C.l/40/PV.9 8 (Mr. Sucre Figareila, Venezuela) committee. Lacking real political power, we have situated the problem in the field of mere theoretical speculation, in the hope that this might bring ~bout the miracle of general and complete disarmament. None the less, reality itself has shown that even the most compelling arguments and the most satisfactory analyses are not enough to reach the desired results, because the arms race is not a cause but rather a consequence of a series of factors that are related to the most blatant and powerful political strategy. In accordance with Hans Morgenthau•s classical formulation: "Nations do not fight among themselves because they have weapons. Nations possess weapons because they consider the struggle necessary." This statement points to the political relevance of the problem of the arms race. It might be said, in a play on words, that as long as there is no real political disarmament -in other words, as long as the major Powers have not 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a complex issue related to international politics and security, specifically the topic of disarmament. The author highlights the importance of considering the political factors underlying the arms race and the need for a more comprehensive approach to achieving disarmament. The text also references a specific quote by Hans Morgenthau, emphasizing the connection between politics and the arms race.

**Category**
International relations, Politics