Itisneither-desirable norfeasible inthelongtermtofindtrue stability through nuclear dete~rence. Itisnotdesirable because inthe longtermhumanvaluesareinconsistent withthethreattobringaboutthe indiscriminate deathofmillions ofourfellow menandwomen. Nohumane society thatrecognizes individual worthanddignity cancontemplate such anaction. Conversely, theveryfearandhatredofanadversary believed tobe~apable ofcarrying outsuchanattackwoulddestroy thebasisof ac;vilized society. Evenifweignoreitsinhuman aspects, inthelongruncanwereally expectstability fromabalance offearandthesuspicion thatitbreeds? Withtheaccelerating paceofmilitary technology, theneedtocounter each newthreatwillbecomeevermorefrantic anddesperate. Everyinnovation inarmswilltendto-destabilize thefragile balance. Everyperceived advantage willleadtofearsoffirst-~trike capability andtheresulting temptation: atatimeofgreatcrisis, tolaunchapre-emptive. attack. Andwillourscientific vanityallowustoforgetthedoublefallibility weface:fromhumanandfromtechnological error? Offensive capacity mustcertainly bereduced. Ultimately,· however, thereisnodeterrence, sinceanyinitiation ofnuclearhostilities wouldbetonoone'sadvantage. Thisismadecruelly clearbysuggestions thata'nuclear winter' could followanuclearstrike, evenwithout anyretaliation. Tolaunchany nuclear attackcouldthenindeedbesuicide." MembersoftheGroupof21statedthattheapproach indraftresolution A/C.1/39/L.40/Rev.l wascontrad~ctory totheapproach andprinciples ofthe -29-84 si fo CD8 w s 1 w e s h s re th pa Un fo nu cl nu th we co we we at wa Th no pa Tr nu pa co th me nu do de nu al mu th fo de -30-FinalDocument andthosecontained inthedeclarations ofthenon-alignedsummitconferences andinotherimportant international declarations andtheyrecalled thattheyhadsubmitted relevant amendments thereto (A/C.l/39/L.BO).Theynotedthatnoactionwastakenonthedraftresolution mentioned above.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a philosophical and diplomatic discussion about the futility of relying on nuclear deterrence as a means of achieving stability. It emphasizes the importance of human values, dignity, and the need to reduce the threat of nuclear war. The text also mentions the dangers of technological advancements and the potential for catastrophic consequences. Given the focus on international relations, diplomacy, and the avoidance of nuclear war, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations or global governance.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology