and poLiEical convictions but ideological differences should not be lransferred !o inEersEate relattons. there lE a ned for self-reEtralnt on lhe parl of the States lnvolved. (6) Disarnament and arns linitation is an inportant approach to internaEional peace and secur ity Tbe arns race, particularly the nuclear arna race, has reacbed an unprecedented level. Mankird is today confronted ttith a threat of sel,f-ex tinc t.ion arising fron the oagsive accunulation of the moat destrucEive weapons ever Produced. To avoid the risk of nuclear $ar i! is necessary to(5)A/40/553 Englisb Page 57 reverse the nuclear arns race. Those pouera that poasess the nos! inportan!nuclear arsenalE have a epeciat responsibitl.ty to the rest of the rrorld toproceed with nuclear diaarnanent since they have the capability !o desEroymankind. Other tlpes of eeapons of mags d-estruction, such as cberDlcalw€apons, and the nar'ntenance, expansion and Dodernization of rarge arsenarE ofconventionar. seapora add to the dangera facing tbe lrorrd. Agreei reductionsof nilitary expenditures would be an inportanc neasure in curbing the arnsrace. The arns race runs counEer Eo efforts to nalntai.n international peaceand security, to establiah internatlonal relations based on peacefulcoexistence and truaE between all states, and to deverop broad i.nternationarco-operation and understanding. rt. inpeates the rearizalion of the purpoaes ofthe united Nations- Arn6 rinitatiott aird dis.rmanent have thua become the nost.urgebE laak facrng the internationar connunity. No effort. should be spared topronote disarnanent negotiations to reach the goar of generar and conptetedisartranent under effectrve internaEionar contror. Agreement ho reducenucrear and conventlonal weapons would reduce nutuar fears and niatrust andv'ould greatly assiat the inProvenent of political relations betseen countries. 215. This revies of prevailing security policies reads to the conclusion that.nations should nove tdards comron se"urity. A nunber of proposals to this effectare nade in cbapter rv. Acttons rn the foirosing four n'ain areaa are of particularinpor tance:
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion on international relations, security, and disarmament, with a focus on the reduction of nuclear weapons and the promotion of peace and security. It does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. The text is more focused on the realm of international relations and security, which suggests that it may be related to science and technology, as it discusses the development of weapons and the need for international cooperation.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology