numbers of nuclear weapons can now be used strategicalry in situations other than a mass attack on the homele"Irds of the surer-powers. There is afso a growinq capacity for "theatre" use of tacticar nuclear ueapons r.rhich pose a threat io na,nyStates, for instance in Europe, Thus, the nuclear-l,reapon powers are today preparedfor rapid use of their tacticar nuclear veapons in a var and for escalation of theIevel of nuclear viol-ence. Nuclear overkil,l is ever;ruhere. 493. fne d.eveloFment of nuclear-weapon technology has created an iDportant dimension in the arns race. ft is clear that in many cases t'echnol_ogy dictatespolicy instead of serving it and. that nel,r weapon systems frequently emerge nor because of any nilitary or security requirenent but because of the sheer momentr:m ofthe technological process. rn particutar, the successivery enhanced accuracy ofthe stTategic delivery systens fuels the arms race by creating a "due11in6"situation between these s1's!ga5. This general trend, that echnology rather thanpolicy leads, carries vith it an intrinsic dan€ler. Technology by itsel-f is b1indto the dangers of the arms race; it l-eads to wherever the principles of science and engineering nay carry. In this situation it is inperative that statesmen and-politicai leaders acccpt thcir responsibility. If they do not, the arns race iscertain to go out of control-. )+9!. If this report has proved nothing e1se, it shoul.d at least have served to
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development and implications of nuclear weapons technology, its impact on international relations, and the potential dangers of an unchecked arms race. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a report or academic paper. The focus is on the strategic and technological aspects of nuclear weapons, rather than their immediate humanitarian or economic effects.

**Category**
Science and technology, International relations