arms race, so that they can redirect their efforts towards national reconstruction. To ensure the security of States in an adequate fashion, it is not enough to take regional measures. Weapons have developed and can now reach their targets irrespective of national and regional boundaries. Likewise, the use of nuclear weapons would have a devastating effect on other States, even those not directly involved in the conflict. Therefore it would be unwise to focus efforts on security in just one region of the world separately from the security of other regions of the world. The security concerns of the developing countries are justified in so far as they do not benefit from the same degree of attention as those of the developed countries. In order for peace to be established in the world on a clear basis, disarmament measures must be encouraged. A peace based on mutual terror rather than equality and justice cannot endure. CD/PV.548 20 (Mr. Al-Ketal. Iraq) The presence of nuclear weapons in the Middle Eastern region poses a serious threat to peace and security and is a source of deep concern to the countries of the region. Iraq, together with all other Arab States, has called for the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East region and the prohibition of the proliferation of such weapons in the countries of that region, regardless of whether those weapons belong to those countries and are under their control, or are under the control of a third State outside the region. However, Israel's persistent opposition and refusal to give up its nuclear weapons in a legally binding manner, as well as its refusal to subject its nuclear facilities to international control, as has been done by Iraq and other States of the region which are parties to the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the dangers of nuclear weapons and the need for disarmament, particularly in the context of the Middle East. It also mentions the importance of security and peace in the world. These themes suggest that the text is more focused on international relations and security than on economic or social development.

**Category**
International relations, Security