accurate observation by satellites, "over the horizon raclarrt and. othel neans 'enabling better warning of attack. There are a].so better possibilities for acquiring and analysing such data, whicb nay proviite nore rapid assessment and possibilities of retargeting of rnissiles during a nuclear e!(change ' hll+. rhese various developments will prowide the super-Pon'ers w-ith significantly enhanced capabilities. Improvements in the accuracy of ballistic missiles rcould increase the effectiveness of a possible first-strike against land-based missile forces. such accuracy might also create the perception that specific targets could be destroyed. with a ninimr:m of collateraL danage ' thus *idening the range of circunstances vhen a nuclear attack could be utilized. \I5. Acquisition of the capabilities discussed. above wilJ- not' however ' make possible ple-enptive strikes against submarine-based nLssiles or a strategic airforce that rnaintains a substantive airborne e.].ert. fhe relative stability of the super-Power nuclear balarrce thus remains, at least for the time being. The developments referred to ill- also be of consequence in other areas of nuclear strategy and this vi11 require review and probabl-y revision of strategic doctrines. The !0oae general consequences, partieularly as they affect gl-obal stability and security, are considered belov. l+t5, rtre developrnent of the capability to engage in nuclear war-fighting and. to Iespond to various levels of attack corpelg a review of the neaning of what a credible deterrent is. Ttre capability to inflict unacceptable levels of da.mage in any State which threatened nucl-ear attack has been regardeal as the essence of nucLear d.eterrence. the capability to launch firnited strikes suggests a series of circumstances, however, where threats of retatlation against population and industry nay not be regarded. as an adequate or credible ?esponse. A super-Pouer may thus not consid.er that it possesses a credible d.eterrent on all Levels unless it has a capacity both for seLective and optional targeting as well as for inflicting
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implications of advanced technologies on nuclear deterrence and warfare, specifically the development of more accurate ballistic missiles and the potential for selective targeting. This suggests that the text is more focused on the military and strategic aspects of technology, rather than economic, environmental, or social issues.

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