numerous resolutions already adopted by the Organiza- tion, particularly Council resolution 435 (1978). 91, But seven years after its adoption that resolution still remains unimplemented, in spite of its binding nature. This situation is a result not only of the intransigence of the racist rigime of South Africa, but also of the collusion of certain Western Powers which have pursued policies of connivance and alliance with the apartheid regime. Those policies include the linkage conceived by the United States Administration with the sole aim of delaying or even pre- venting the full and effective implementation of resolution 435 (1978). 92. Resolution 435 (1978) contains the legal and political basis for the solution of the problem of Namibian indepen- dence, and was adopted unanimously. It should be recalled that, in conformity with Article 2, paragraph 2, of the Charter of the United Nations, Members of the United Nations are obliged in good faith to discharge their obliga- tions under the Charter. That means that full implementa- tion of the resolution in question is part of the responsibility of all States. In that context it is unaccepta- ble to put forward elements extraneous to that resolution and thus categorically rejected by the entire international community. 93. That is why, by its resolution 539 (1983), the Council rejected all South African attempts to link the indepen- dence of Namibia with extraneous matters such as the withdrawal from Angola of Cuban internationalist forces, whose presence is fully in keeping with Article 51 of the Charter and falls within the exclusive sovereign compe- tence of Angola. 94. The traditional arrogance of the racist South African Government, which refuses to abide by United Nations resolutions, is unquestionably being encouraged by the policy of the United States regarding southern Africa. The 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political issue related to international relations and conflict resolution, specifically the situation in Namibia and the role of the United Nations and various countries in addressing the issue. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international politics rather than economic or social issues.

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International relations