appropriate mix of nuclear and conventional forces, based in Europe, and kept up-to-date where necessary. But, as a defensive Alliance, NATO has always stressed that none of its weapons will ever be used except in self-defence and that we seek the lowest and most stable level of nuclear forces needed to secure the prevention of war. The political and military changes in Europe, and the prospects of further changes, now allow the Allies concerned to modify the size and adapt the task of their nuclear deterrent forces: The Allies concerned will need far fewer nuclear weapons, particularly sub-strategic nuclear systems of the shortest range; They are willing to eliminate nuclear artilleries from Europe in return for reciprocal Soviet action; CD/PV.565 4 (Miss Solesby, United Kingdom) New negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Unici on the reduction of short-range nuclear forces should begin shortly after signature of the Conventional Forces in Europe agreement; With the total withdrawal of Soviet-stationed forces and the implementation of a Conventional Forces in Europe agreement, the Allies concerned can reduce their reliance on nuclear weapons. These will continue to fulfil an essential role in the overall strategy of the Alliance to prevent war by ensuring that there are no circumstances in which nuclear retaliation in response to military action might be discounted. However, in the transformed Europe, they will be able to adopt a new NATO strategy making nuclear forces truly weapons of last resort. The Allies concerned will prepare a new Allied military strategy, moving away from forward defence, where appropriate, towards a reduced forward presence, and modifying flexible response to reflect a reduced reliance on nuclear weapons. The Declaration calls for a more prominent role for the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, bringing together the countries of Europe 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing military strategy and nuclear disarmament, with a focus on the reduction of short-range nuclear forces and the transformation of NATO's approach to security in Europe. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it may be an official document or policy statement. Given the context, it seems likely that the text is related to international relations, security, and defense.

**Category**
International relations, Security