on giving a practical impetus to political coexistence. It would be regrettable if JVM/6 A/C.l/ 40/PV. 9 19-20 (Mr. Sucre Figarella, Venezuel~ this became a new opportunity for rhetoric, for red tape, but lacking concrete results. The subject of disarmament is full of technical complexities and strategic considerations. None the less, it is the issue most vi tal for the future of mankind. We have become "witnesses to the great moment of history", to use the words of a great artist. It concentrates the most decisive elements of our dialectic. H. G. Wells spoke of the First World war as "the war that will end all war". we now know how mistaken his tragic optimism was. Freeman Dyson, the notable English scientist and expert on nuclear matters, in his book New weapons and hopes, spoke of the need to find new ways to deal with this inescapable alternative of peace or war. As I said at the outset, most countries can do little, apart from fulfilling their own responsibility, to limit local arms races. The most important decision is in the hands of those that have political power. An absurdity of politics, a tragedy of history -however we describe it this is a situation that compels all of us to unite our efforts to exert the greatest possible moral and political pressure. Great movements based on morality can have a persuasive effect on the play of interests and ambitions. Professor Dyson, in the book I have already mentioned, quoted paragraphs from Metternich 's Memoirs which refer to his famous talk with Napoleon in Dresden after the unsuccessful Russian campaign and shortly before the final defeat of the Emperor. The Austrian diplomat relates that at the beginning of the talk he was fearful before the figure 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of disarmament and political coexistence, mentioning the need for concrete results and the role of powerful countries in making decisions. The text also references historical events and quotes from notable individuals, such as H.G. Wells and Freeman Dyson. These elements suggest that the text is focused on international relations and global issues rather than specific economic or social topics.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology