In view of the slow pace of such work, States might possibly have to seek other tracks which were more likely to lead to the goal of protecting civilians from conventional weapons, and in particular the clear and unique threat of cluster munitions.
鉴于有关工作进展缓慢，各国也许必须寻找更可能有助于实现保护平民免受常规武器之害—特别是集束弹药明确而独特的威胁--的其他途径。