(a) Reneeed ef,fortE in che fieLl of disaroanent. to reduce the risk of war, in particular nuclear Har t (b) Irtaintenance of the rure of ras in internationar relations through lhestrict observance of the charter of the united Nations and effective applicatlon ofthe collective security concept, (c) D€colonization and ellnination of apartheid, (d) Political and econonic co-operation for development and security. effo risk of ua r, inparticular nuclear war 216. NucleaE seatrxrns pose the greatest danger to nankind. Effective neaaureg topronote nucLear disarmar*nt and to prevent nucrear $ar Dust have the highesc priority. In carrying out this task, all the nuclear_eeapon States, in particularthose that possees the largest nuclear arsenals, bear a speclaf r..ioneiiirity. rtis inperative to renove the threat of nucrear r..Iorr", to halt and reverse thenuclear arr0a race and to prevent the proriferat.ion of nuclear s€apon'. AE the sanetime, other &ea6ureE deargned to.prevlnt the outbreak of nuctear war and to ressenthe danger of the threat or use of nuclear rreapons should be taken. 217. Too often, the use of force is craimeat to be in serf-defence. Tbe charter inArticle 5I recognizes the right to self-defence only when "an arned atlackoccur3". The provisions of Article 51, concerning action to naintain or restoreinternational peaee in case of armed attack, should be strict.ly adhered to.Traditional internationar ra,, relating to armed confrict contains sone generarA/ 40 /5s3 Eng I ish Page 58 prlncipl€s that in fact outlaw certain Practicea in war' Relevant in this context ate, inter alia, Ehe prlnciples of discinctlon beEseen nilitary and civillan oUjecEl-tne--prohibition of causing unnece'sary suffering in {arfare and fhe principle of proPortionatity prolrlblEing aEtacks thau woul'l be excessive in relation to the concrete ana direct nllitary advantagea antlciPated' Nuclear seapons have introduced a conpletely new an'l qualitatively differenB dinension' It
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic or international relations document, focusing on the reduction of war and the promotion of international cooperation and security. It discusses the importance of nuclear disarmament, the prevention of nuclear war, and the respect for international law. The text also touches on the principles of war and the use of force.

**Category**
International relations, Security