international environment, which in general is opening auspicious prospects. A trend has been emerging towards dialogue and rapprochement. with concrete action between East and West and with expressions of constructive intentions and good will, of readiness, for example, to abandon old concepts of military doctrines that prevailed in the time of the Cold War, of moving on, at last, to new approaches towards peace and co-operation in strategic international relations. Thus, we are witnessing events which obviously awaken interest and which we are following carefully, yes, but without expecting too much. On the other hand, we are still waiting for this fluid and dynamic international situation to have a direct impact on the work which, for several years, has been under way in this negotiating body. At the same time, we believe that the Conference cannot always remain in the wake of international dynamics or limit itself to the role of receiver of outside impacts. It is time for the Conference to stimulate and strengthen political processes by adopting agreements and measures in its important sphere of action. It is now time for all those efforts and hours of work, all those appeals to common sense to be rewarded by encouraging results in the objectives specifically pursued by this multilateral forum, results which, as we all know, continue to be elusive. So much so, that amidst the disappointing frustrations and inevitable expectations generated by recent changes in the world scene, thoughts once again emerge, perhaps with more justification than ever, about the future and the relevance of the Conference on Disarmament. Apparently there is a consensus - that magic word - that the Conference can be equal to the demands of this moment of history and utilize the opportunity to move out of its 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the current international environment and its implications on the Conference on Disarmament. It highlights the need for concrete actions and agreements to promote peace and cooperation, rather than simply reacting to external events. The tone is reflective and critical, questioning the relevance of the Conference in the face of changing global dynamics.

**Category**
International relations, Diplomacy