Moreover, a qualitatively new element has been added to it in the last year or two. I refer to the attempt now being made to extend the arms race into outer space, as if there were not enough weapons on Earth. The architects of the "star wars" programme assert that they are developing space strike-weapons for defence, while in reality they are preparing to acquire a potential for launching a first nuclear strike with impunity. They are speaking of some kind of "security shield" , while at the same time forging a space sword. If the United States steps with weapons into outer space, such constraints as the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (ABM), strategic arms limitation agreements and others will fall by the wayside. Allegations that the ABM Treaty, rather than BHS/gmr A/C.l/40/PV.S 14-15 (Mr. Petrovsky, USSR) banning, encourages the development of large-scale defence systems, are attempts to prove the unprovable. This is not a pessimistic position but a sober assessment of the situation. MLG/sm A/C.l/40/PV.S 16 (Mr. Petrovsky, USSR) "Star wars" is incompatible with the curbing of the arms race, as is convincingly demonstrated by the fact that the United States is developing six new types of strategic arms at an accelerated rate. It intends to have new intercontinental ballistic missiles of the MX type by 1986, Midgetman missiles by the early 1990s, and the new sea-based Trident-2 strategic missiles by 1989. It is developing two new types.of heavy bombers and planning to deploy over 12,000 long-range cruise missiles of all basing modes. All these weapons are being given a first strike capability. At the same time, new first-strike nuclear missiles are being deployed in Europe which sharply reduce the distance for a surprise attack. Nuclear war in these conditions could result from a deliberate decision and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the military and political implications of the "star wars" program, specifically the potential for a new arms race and the consequences for international security. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text may be an official statement or a policy brief. The focus on the arms race, nuclear weapons, and international security suggests that the text is related to international relations and defense policy.

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International relations, Science and technology