against non-nuclear-weapon States. This issue should be addressed by the Oonference on Disarmament, and its Ad Hoc Committee on Negative Security Assurances. Responsibilities of all States Adherence to the Charter of the United Nations 9. The Charter of the United Nations already provides the inEernat,ional legal framework for the prevenEion of all vrars, including nuclear war. In particular, Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter states that all United Nations llembers shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. Universal respect for this Article is the most inportant single requisite to prevent nuclear war. Universal nembership of the United Nations, and consequent achievement of universal commiEment lo Article 2, paragraph 4, would also be valuable.A/40/498 English Page 29 of the United Nations
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on international relations, diplomacy, and the prevention of war, specifically nuclear war. It references the United Nations Charter and the Conference on Disarmament, indicating that it is concerned with international politics and security.

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