I. Peaceful coexistence 205. Many nalions sugge€t chat lnternat.ional securiEy and confidence beteeen nations can be promoted on the basis of the principles expressd in the concept. of Peacetul coexistence. Bhe concept. of peaceful coexistence is applicable noE only betlreen councries uitb differing social systens, but also between countries sbaringthe sarne social systen. When lhis concept. is viol.ated, even nations of sinilar social systen may find thenselves in sharp conflict. The urgency of applying bhe concePt of peaceful coexistence has rarely been greaeer. The 160 and fipre independent countr ies of Eodayrs sorld differ rridely in all asPects of livelihood, including different ideologies and social systen8. Yet they all face conmon threats posd by th€ nuclear and convenEional arns race and internatlonal econolnic problerns. Respect for peaceful co€xistence youl-d help to pron0oEe and ensure inEernat.ional security. The possession of nuclear $eapons inposes a sPecial resPonsibilily on the nuclear Poners, partlcularly the teo najor Ebue rs posseasing the largest nuclear arsenaLs, to respect Ehis concept. In the opinion of its proponents all nations are called upon to observe Ehis fundamenEal norlB of inEernaEional bebaviour, ehich ln their view ls in confornity with the Charter of Ehe United Nations. CHAPTER V CONCI,USIONS AND RE@UMENDAT IONS 206. In principle, securi.ty is a condicion in which States consider that there is no danger of niLitary attack' political pressure or econonlc coerclon, so that they are able to pursue freely their own development and progress. International security is thus lhe result and the srlm of the security of each and every State nenber of the international conounity, accoralingly, international securiCy cannot'be reached sithout full lnternational co-operation. Sowever, security ia a relative ratber than an absolute tern. Nat ional and international security need to be vieeed as matters of degree.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the concept of peaceful coexistence and its relevance to international security, highlighting the importance of cooperation and respect for this concept to ensure national and international security. It also touches on the common threats faced by nations, including nuclear and conventional arms races, and international economic problems. These themes suggest that the text is primarily concerned with international relations and security.

**Category**
International trade, International relations