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The article discusses about the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) between the U.S., Soviet Union, Great Britain, France and China. In this report, the author comments on the indifference of France and China who refuses to sign and ratify the treaty. The author also indicated the potential risk brought about by the Republic of South Africa, who has not as yet indicated any intention of signing NPT. According to the author, the treaty limits possession of nuclear weapons to the member nations, and that nonsignatory of these nations presents risks of arms transfer.

Discusses the transformation of French policy of the Labour Party of Great Britain during the Phoney War. Labour leaders' advocacy of the establishment of a permanent Anglo-French alliance by 1940; Postwar organization of European security; Doubt about the usefulness of terms such as 'realistic' or 'idealistic.'

The article discusses the thesis that the ambition for primacy, rather than the attainment and maintenance of parity with rival states, governed the diplomatic calculations of the major powers throughout the eighteenth century. It examines the shortcomings of balance theory as well as the myth of a status quo during the period. It presents a background of the struggle for commercial hegemony between Great Britain and France. The article explains the reasons for the absence of balance of power theory during the century.

Evaluates the triple alliance negotiations between Britain and France that provided Molotov's formal introduction to the diplomatic world. How the two sides approached the negotiations; Stages of the negotiations; Conclusion.

Addresses the actions of Great Britain, France and Italy as they competed for influence and interfered in the affairs of League of Nations members in Southeastern Europe. Minorities in the Balkans and the League of Nations; Role in border disputes; From collective security to special guarantees for peace in the Balkans; High price of appeasement.

The article discusses the agreement between British Foreign Minister Sir Samuel Hoare and French Premier and Foreign Minister Pierre Laval called the Hoare-Laval Plan and its relation to the politics of Great Britain, France and Italy. The Hoare-Laval proposed for the settlement of the Italo-Ethiopian War. Starting 1928, the Fascist government of Italy under Benito Mussolini had pursued a policy of economic and political penetration with considerable vigor in order to protect its interest on Ethiopia. The British, French and Italian policies in the crisis are described.

The article reports international developments related to military defense and strategy. The Council of Ministers of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization held its 10th annual meeting in Paris, France, to discuss the integration of the organization's military forces. France told the Council that it could not be responsible for the defense of Europe unless it commanded an integrated military organization. In other developments, Great Britain has announced that its four rocket bases armed with a total of about 60 U.S. rockets, were ready for activation and service when the need arise.

The article reports global developments related to nuclear warfare and disarmament. On The Soviet Union sent notes to the U.S., Britain, France, India, and China containing a seven-point disarmament plan which included a partial acceptance of President Dwight Eisenhower's open skies suggestion. The proposals called for a nonaggression agreement between North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Warsaw Pact countries. The aerial inspection would apply to the part of Europe where most of the NATO and Warsaw Pact military forces are stationed.