text: resign himself to it. It suffices, indeed, to look beyond Europe to see that other changes, which are also substantial, are under way. Events are giving us a sharp reminder of that this very day. There is therefore no theoretical, political or geographical limit to the profound changes through which we are now living. Multilateral disarmament is one of the instruments that enable these various transformations to be fitted into an overall perspective. Each forum has, of course, its raison d'etre, and one cannot negotiate everywhere on all the issues. But there is already de facto combination of the three negotiating forums for, first, the reduction of strategic weapons (START), and the negotiations on space in a bilateral framework, then the negotiations on the reduction of conventional forces (CFE) and the confidence- and security-building measures (CSBMs) of 35 nations in a regional framework and, lastly, the prohibition of chemical weapons in a multilateral framework, here. These three exercises are subject to similar timetables, since a CD/PV.570 8 (Mr. Morel. France) two-fold result must be achieved by mid-November in Vienna, the START talks must be completed by the end of the year and the chemical convention must be completed next year. Furthermore, they are linked in substance: any delays in the chemical negotiations relative to the other two would give increased military significance to the existing stockpiles and means and could jeopardize the general movement towards disarmament which is now under way in earnest. Putting the negotiations in perspective in this way highlights the special responsibility that is ours. I shall be coming back to that later in my statement. For obvious reasons, nuclear disarmament continues to occupy a decisive place. We share the unanimous desire of States to confirm and accelerate the movement that began with the major turning point of the INF Treaty, the first treaty organizing effective nuclear disarmament.
analysis: The text discusses the concept of disarmament, specifically multilateral disarmament, and its relationship with other international negotiations and agreements. It does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on international politics and security. This suggests that the category related to international relations or security might be more fitting.