as a najor source of inforrDation and ideas through studies and research conducled by relevant organa in support of disarnahent activities, includlng lhe UnitedNations rnstitute for Disarnanent Reaearch. tburth, a nultlrateral disarmanent negotiating forun, Ehe Conference on Disarmanen! at ceneva, has be€n created nith broadly representative parEicipatlon i.n a negotiating process Ehat.concerns theinterests of all nations and peoptes: 119. The role of the United NaEions in pronoting Ehe cause of disarnallent shoulal besfrengthened. These efforEs shoutd ain at nobilizing the will of all Stalea to useful-ly Ehe exlsting ins[itutlonal arrangenents as sell as other appropriale arrangeDents !o be agreed upon by all Menber sEateg. 120' The close relationship betneen disarmament and developnent has been recognized by the General Assenbly. Bhe release of resources by Ehe achievemenE of disarmanent measures cou ld do much to pronoEe clte econonic and social developnent.of all nations and assist in relieving the difficulties arising fron the econonic gap betireen developed and developing countries.A/40/s51 Engl ish Page 36 5. The role of the United Nations in the peaceful seEtlenentof disputes l2l. Instead of resorting .to arned force, States are obliged under the Charter of the United NaEions !o settle Cheir dispules by peaceful neans (ArC. 2, para. 3). They should, first of all, seek a solution by negotiaCion, inguiry, nediation,conciliation, arbitration, judicial seEtlelEnt, resor! to regional agencies or arrangenenEs, or other procedures of their orrn choice (Art. 33). The neans would be selected according Eo their interest and to Ehe nature and inportance of thedifference. Alternatively, States can refer a dispute to a regional systen ofpeaceful settlenent or apply any other provisiona coneained in exisfing treaties betvreen the part.ies in conflict. They can also subnit the difference to tbedifferent organs for peaceful settlenent of disputes established in the Charter of the United Na t ions.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the role of the United Nations in promoting disarmament and peaceful settlement of disputes, which is closely related to international relations and global governance. While it does not explicitly mention economic development or other specific sectors, the text does highlight the connection between disarmament and development, which suggests that economic development could be an important aspect of the topic.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief