exclusively by the two big super-Powers. Nevertheless, nothing has been done to avert this, even though we are here to undertake precisely that task. '1 AW/jcl A/C.l/40/PV.9 6 (Mr. Sucre Figarella, Venezuela) Once we become aware of that reality, we can understand easily how little can be done by the countries that do not have such might. How is it possible to compel the more powerful to a course of action? How is it possible to reach agreement in the absence of common interests? How is it possible to control what we want to avoid -the arms race -without the means of exerting pressure or any kind of coercion? It is true that all the members of the Committee are united by a sense of morality and of sincere responsibility; unfortunately, however, it is not on these factors that the logi~ of military power is based. That is why the debates in the Committee have become a ritual of mere gestures and verbal intentions where the appeals made here barely touch the inured sensitivities of the powerful, which are intent on testing and increasing the deadly wizardry of their weapons. The subject of disarmament is thus expressed in the most tragic of scenarios. The future of mankind, which by its very essence and purpose is of interest to all, depends on the decisions of a few. There can be no doubt that every year, among the representatives participating in this type of debate, the only concern in their minds and hearts is to make peace. As diplomats, we are called upon to make peace, but the dynamics of military power transcend the arts of negotiation and persuasion. Politics as an expression of the human possibilities for survival has become far removed from politics as a source of power. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a diplomat or representative of a country, likely within the United Nations. The focus is on the challenges of achieving disarmament and the role of the Committee in addressing this issue. The text highlights the power imbalance between nations and the difficulties in negotiating disarmament agreements. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to international relations and politics.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief