largest military arsenalsr of new types of weapons systems represent a huge and gro'rding diversion of huran and material resources. {)art fron the signlficant capitai costs that these military exPenditures rePreaent' they have also contributeal to current economic lroblens in certain States. E isting andl Planne'l nllitary prograrnnes constitute a colossal vraste of precious resources t{hich nlght ottrerwi-sJ Ue- used to elevate the living standards of all peoplet furthernore, such waste greatly compounds the problens confronting develoPing countries ln achleving economic and social develoEment' 15. since the first special session devoted to disarmament, the secretary-General hasconductedanunberofstudiesPertainingtoaeveralcrucialasPectsofthearng race and disarnament, nanelyl reductions of military exPenditures, nuclear rveapons, confidence-bu ilding tTreasures, lnternational securlty and disarrnanent, and the relatlonshipbetweendiaarmamentanddevelolnent.7/ThosegtudiesconPletedor still under conPletlon, vtith the helP of quitit lea1*perts representing a broa'l M37/386 Engl ish Annex Page I0 sPectrun-of different pol itico- strateg ic anal socio-econonic segments of theinternationaL conmuni.ty, should be viewed as a step forvrard in bridging the gapbetveen those rrrho are entrusted i,vith the responsibirity of negotiating-rordisarmanent and those rd,troae llves are affected bv it. L6. The ceneral Assemblyrs decislon to conduct a periodic regular assessrT*nt ofthe Economic and sgciar conseguences of the Arms Race and of Mitti:rw r:*6ah.ri lrfhad Eri n tkro
**Analysis**
The text discusses the diversion of human and material resources towards military arsenals and weapons systems, highlighting the negative impact on economic development and the gap between those responsible for disarmament negotiations and those affected by it. The text also mentions the need to assess the economic and social consequences of the arms race. These points suggest that the text is more focused on the economic and social implications of military spending rather than natural resources, industry, or other categories.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade