Disarmament And World Development

The escalating arms race and increasing pressure for Third World development have created an intensifying competition for scarce resources. The escalation of the arms race has resulted in slower and more uneven economic growth and development. The disappointing history of disarmament efforts and the unsatisfactory results in establishing a new international economic order underlie the reluctance to perceive a viable relationship between development and disarmament. The seventeen articles in part one of this volume focus on some of the major problems faced by Third World countries, the policy issues posed by the competition between disarmament and development, and offer some guidelines for international disarmament policies.

This new volume provides reflections and insights from leading public figures and activists who oppose military expenditure in any form. Many of the contributions to this volume were presented as speeches at the 'Disarm! For a Climate of Peace' meeting held in Berlin in 2016, organized by the International Peace Bureau.

This report of the Group of Governmental Experts on the Relationship between Disarmament and Development was submitted to the Secretary-General in pursuance of paragraphs 94 and 95 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly contained in resolution S-10/2 of 30 June 1978.

This report provides a reappraisal of the disarmament-development relationship and the role of the Organization. It makes numerous recommendations and includes specific areas for further research by specialized United Nations bodies and non-governmental organizations in order to enhance understanding of this topic.