Analysis of the recent Chinese nuclear weapon test and it's strategic implications for China's diplomatic and military policies.

K.R. Narayanan, Director of China Division at Ministry of External Affairs, writes that the explosion of the first nuclear bomb by China will alter the political balance of Asia and the world and development of nuclear weapons by India can be justified and beneficial for the country and the international system as well.

On Panama's international affairs and the status of the Panama Canal.

Analysis of the impact of the coup in Chile.

Argentina’s stance towards the new regime in Chile

China’s stance on Asian collective security and India-Soviet relations

As a result of the commission, a draft treaty has been prepared for the creation of a Nuclear Weapon Free Zone. Brazil and Mexico have rival approaches to denuclearization.

This report focuses on Mexico and Brazil’s differeing approaches towards the issue of denuclearization of Latin America

The US ratified additional protocol I to the Treaty of Tlateloco for the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in Latin America.

Australia and New Zealand stress the importance of closer consultation with them on matters concerning their security and the US strategy in the entire region.