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Analyzing the political dynamics of the Indochina conflict the paper emphasizes the growing nationalism of the local actors, the impact of the great power involvement, and the role of economic and strategic interests. Historically, precolonial, colonial, and post-colonial realities meet to mold contemporary fortunes. Current dynamics is towards a protracted conflict with two main interrelated focal points: the China-Vietnam and Vietnam- Kampuchean relations. A key formula for conflict resolution in Indochina is to be found in a new conceptualiza tion of neutrality related both to the record of the two Indochina wars on the one hand, and the non-alignment current which grew parallely in the Third World on the other. A common policy of neutrality by all three Indochina states stressing autonomy and independence, and recognized by an international treaty, offers substantial political and economic advantages to all local actors as well as the great powers involved.

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Thee, M. Arms Control and Security in Europe: Assumptions and Essentials for Alterna tive Strategies. Cooperation and Conflict, XIV, 1979, 211-221. The military build-up in Europe, contrary to the theory that it serves the maintenance of peace, undermines efforts at détente and is a threat to peace. It has become evident that arms control is in deep crisis. Rather than to be brought under control, the arms race tends to get out of control. The concern in Europe turns to the spread of 'grey area' weapons of a Eurostrategic range which are covered neither by SALT nor by M(B)FR negotiations. To achieve military détente basic new departures and initiatives are needed. A set of measures for short and long-term implementation, as a comprehensive security strategy, could include: (a) a conscious and resolute policy of political and military restraint, (b) confidence-building measures aimed at greater openness in military affairs, (c) risk-free unilateral and reciprocated tension-reduction and disarmament initiatives, (d) efforts at gradual military disengagement in Central Europe, and (e) possible denuclearization of Central Europe.