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The article focuses on the plans and agreements for international arms control. It states that several plans and agreements for the implementation of arms control have been made by different nations. However, those were not effectively implemented because of the lack of responsibility, focus and action. It views on the beneficial outcomes of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) agreement between the U.S. and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic which is taking place in Vienna, Austria. It hopes that the SALT would be helpful in further testing and deployment of new nuclear missile systems.

The article discusses the development of the nonproliferation treaty, which points the international control over nuclear weapons. The ratification of the treaty was headed by the U.S., Great Britain, and Soviet Union. It was also accompanied with the announcement of the nuclear superpowers on their negotiations to limit proliferation of their nuclear armaments. The Soviet government was more specific on its intention by circulating a memorandum with proposals for arms control action. The items in the memorandum include the ban on the use of nuclear weapons, liquidation of foreign military bases, and peaceful uses of the sea bed and ocean floor.

The author reflects on the statement of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara on the administration's decision to proceed with the deployment of the China-oriented anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defense system. He asserts that McNamara's statement rationalize the administration's decision to deploy the defense system; however, the decision is accompanied with futility and dangers. He comments that strategic planning must always be conservative.

The author comments on the effectiveness of a nonproliferation treaty to inhibit proliferation of nuclear weapons in countries aspiring for nuclear powers. The disarmament discussions for the treaty was led by the U.S. and Soviet Union. The treaty promotes an acceptable balance of mutual responsibilities and obligations for the nuclear and non nuclear powers. It aims to complete test ban and prohibit activity conducive to proliferation.