close link between the stockpiling of offensive nuclear weapons and plans for the militarization of space, whose goal is the military domination of the world. Although the "star wars" programme is a qualitatively new component of the nuclear- arms race which tends to accelerate it, the philosophy behind it is certainly not new. There is a direct analogy with the stockpiling of nuclear weapons based on land, at sea and in the air, as a result of which international tensions and the nuclear missile threat are continuing to increase. The conclusion is obvious. A most important condition for halting the nuclear-arms race in our space and nuclear age is to prevent the militarization of space and proceed to a radical reduction of missiles. -!SM/gt A/C.l/40/PV.S 33 (Mr. Penazka, Czechoslovakia) In this context, we consider that the highly constructive proposals of the Soviet Uniori are extremely important for a mutual reduction of medium-range nuclear weapons in Europe, in direct relationship with strategic space weapons and the beginning of direct negotiations with the countries concerned. These proposals open the way towards progress. They obviously require the same constructive and objective response on the part of those States to which they are addressed. Many important and urgent questions concerning the limitation of nuclear weapons and nuclear disarmament are on the agenda of our Committee. we are convinced that the United Nations can and must bend every effort for their practical solution. we must unite all Member states. we must encourage political will once and for all to do away with the threat of nuclear war. We have always been in favour of working out within the framework of the united Nations a large-scale concrete programme of nuclear disarmament which would compel all States to take genuine step-by-step measures to eliminate the nuclear 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the issue of nuclear weapons, their stockpiling, and the militarization of space, highlighting the need for a reduction in missiles and a halt to the nuclear-arms race. The language used is diplomatic and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the role of the United Nations in addressing this issue. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental concerns.

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International relations, Science and technology