ABSTRACT
Anyone who seriously desires a comprehensive reduction of nuclear weapons in the world and who harbors reservations against the strategy of nuclear deterrence should most carefully consider preventing war. Every option for getting away from using the menace of a nuclear holocaust as the final means to prevent war deserves conscientious examination. The connection between the political-strategic and arms control points of view is of special significance for us in assessing SDI From a short- and medium-range point of view, adherence to the ABM treaty must have priority. The strategic stability between East and West and the unity of the alliance in the political and strategic respect must be guaranteed. The NATO strategy of flexible response remains valid and unchanged as long as there is no alternative that would better serve the objective of preventing war.
