surveillance and eavesdropplng, euphemistlcaUy labelled as soft and gentle instruments for controlling insurgency. 7L/ EEch such transfer basicafly reflects a degree of transfer of political poner, since it w111 be used to deternine rrhich of the political realities in an unstable situatlon is allowed to Prevall in a given state nlthout the harassnEnt of frequent challenge. !b the extent that it alienates those ln charge frorfl those r.vho challenge thenr it not only interfereswith the process of denocratlzatlon but also perpetuates the inherent problems of the developing counbriesr namely, of providing socio-conornic content to thelrpolitical freedorn in a peaceful nanner. 72/ 125. The soclo-econonic developnent of the developing countries will not onlybeneflt fron a reversaL of the arms race but also contribute towards itE stabilization at a ltrer level of r0iLltary bulld-up6. As pointed out by the study on the relationship betrdeen disarnament and develognent: "The development of a trbre stable south capable of sustaining its independence through a better econonic perfornance is likely to reduce the areas of political conflicts anong the East and west ... this will Put ddtente on a more stable basis than it has been during the last few years of its constant re-exanination. vier.red in thls contextr any additional investtnent in the develotment of the developing countrles nay becore an indirect A/37/386 EngI ish Annex Page 58
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between disarmament and development, highlighting the importance of socio-economic development in reducing political conflicts and promoting peace. It suggests that investing in the development of developing countries can contribute to the stabilization of the global situation and reduce the arms race. The text also mentions the need for socio-economic content to accompany political freedom in developing countries.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade