modifications in the very structure of post-war international relations. It alters the whole strategic context in which our debates are taking place and we must ponder seriously on the implications of this change with regard to disarmament negotiations. Allow me, Mr. President, to dwell for a while on this issue. Despite the expectations held at the end of the Second World War, military alliances substituted for the concept of collective security foreseen in the United Nations Charter. International security was perceived first of all as the issue of the relationship and strategic balance between East and West. Even the policy of non-alignment, as a common element of the security policy of many countries of the Third World, followed from that strategic reality and, in fact, was an expression of adjustment to that reality. Today, the bloc concept of security is undergoing tremendous change. The division of the world into military alliances, as the main feature of international relations and as the basic element of the security policy of their main actors, is becoming more and more the symbol of the past rather than the reality of the present. The world's most mighty nations have turned away from their concentration on military strength towards regular and productive dialogue. Their disarmament negotiations have brought unprecedented agreements. New important treaties are in prospect. Military alliances remain, but both their character and their mutual relationship are being deeply transformed - changes which today's important statement by H.E. Ambassador Bruno Bottai stressed with great force. In fact, Cold-War adversaries are seeing more and more fields for co-operation. Their defence planning and military strategy are being adapted to new conditions. Blocs are being considered more as forums of political consultations than as military alliances. CD/PV.571 18 (Mr. Towpik. Poland)
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing changes in international relations and the implications of these changes on disarmament negotiations. It mentions the transformation of military alliances, the shift towards dialogue and cooperation, and the adaptation of defense planning and military strategy. These themes suggest that the text is related to international relations, security, and diplomacy.

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