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The article discusses the author's perspectives on the possible political crises in the U.S. He points that both escalation strategists and de-escalation strategists are well aware of the constraints imposed by the nuclear age. He believes that President Lyndon B. Johnson has not fully committed himself to either of the policy approach. He notes on the calculated escalation as a political strategy with several features including the unilaterally initiated steps, and reciprocation of the opponent. He also emphasizes that the fact of thinking are central to the problems in the foreign policy.

Aim Men and women have historically been shown to differ in their presentation and outcome of psychotic disorders and thus are likely to have different treatment needs. It is unclear whether Early Intervention Services ( EIS) are able to provide equitable care for both men and women presenting for the first time with psychosis. The main aim of this study was to explore gender differences for first-presentation psychosis patients at the time of their referral to inner-city EIS and their outcomes 1 year later. Methods Audit data were utilized from 1098 first-presentation psychosis patients from seven EIS across London, UK, collected via the computerized MiData package. Binary logistic regression was employed to detect potential associations between gender and (i) initial clinical presentation (including duration of untreated psychosis, pathways to care, risk behaviours); and (ii) 1-year clinical and functional outcomes. Results At entry to EIS, male patients presented with more violent behaviour whereas female patients had more suicide attempts. Following 1 year of EIS care, men still presented as more violent towards others whereas women were more likely to have been admitted to a psychiatric ward. Conclusion Gender differences in clinical outcome, service use and risk behaviours were apparent within the first year of specialist psychosis care. This may be partly due to the different pathways to care taken by men and women and differences in clinical presentation. Greater focus on the specific needs of each gender by EIS in detection and intervention is required to improve equality of outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author focuses on the impact of the reduction of international tensions due to arms race. He asserted that the factors that cause tension are intense nationalism, national demand for prestige, power, economic advantage and religious differences. It was speculated that without these tensions, considerable progress in international relations will be made.

The author reflects on the psychological background of the atomic research that determines security. He pointed out that the determination will not be made based on science, but by the people's feelings over the world. War has been accepted as the final recourse which could be relied on if one cannot find security. He believed that the isolation of the atomic scientist is his greatest disability. He added that it is possible for national armament to produce security by facing the problems.

A preface for the June 1953 issue of the "International Social Science Bulletin" is presented.

A response by Dr. Chisholm to a letter to the editor about the occurrence of a biological warfare attack in such a way that the attacked nation cannot distinguish the attack from a naturally occurring disease.