achievements of science and technology

Of particular concern to the US was a network of nuclear scientists and military officers called "Ummah Tameer Nau", which was set up "to assist in spreading the modern achievements of science and technology among Muslims".

Pravda carried an "Appeal to Reason and Humanism" signed by members of the Communist Party's Commission on Science, Education and Culture, charging, "Once again efforts were being made to turn the achievements of science and technology against mankind, to use them in a political game."