The militarization of outer space will jeopardize everything lhat has been achievedwith regard to liniting the arms race. Moreover, it will be an incentive tofurther spurts in the arms race in all directionsi a sharp increase in the threatof nuclear war will be a direct result of this. The policy of miliLarizing outerspacer regardless of the pretexts which were used to justify it, will undermine thestrategic stability and security interest.s of all SEates wit.hout exception. TheA/40/498 English Page 37 altempE to exEend the arms race to outer space must be blocked in an effecEive manner. In this regard, the elaboration at Ehe Conference on Disarmanent of an agreenent in accordance with General Assenbly resolution 39/59 of L2 D'ecember 1984 is extremely necessary. 20. The prohibition, halting and linitaEion of the arms race and achievenent of disarmament in other areas, particularly in the field of weapons of mass destruction, would be a truly positive factor in the fask of elininating Ehe nuclear threat. IL is importang, in particular' to prohibit the development and production of new types oi weapons of mass destruction and new systems of such weapons and, ultimately, to ensure lhe use of scienEific and technological achievemenEs exclusively for peaceful purposes. 2L. Other measures leading to the reduction and elimination of the nuclear t'hreaE can also be considered. It is inportant that these measures make a concrete, truly tangible contribution to the vitally important task of prevenEing nuclear vtar' 22. It is also necessary to strive consiseently to eliminate conflict and crisis situations and to eradicate colonial and racist 169imes. Expenditure of the material and intellectual resources of rnankind on preparations for its violent destruction, must be precluded. These resources must be redirected towards the soluEion of the global problems confronting mankind in order to ensure its steady socio-economic develoPment. 23. The forthconinE fortieth anniversary of the vicEory of the peoples in the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement about the dangers of militarization in outer space and its potential consequences on global security, disarmament, and the prevention of nuclear war. The author emphasizes the importance of redirecting resources towards solving global problems and ensuring sustainable development. The text does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues.

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