terrorist goals. Links between the illegal international traffic in narcotics and the terrorist groups have also been revealed. Recently a large group of Sri Lankan nationals from the Tamil community were arrested by authorities in Italy for trafficking in narcotic drugs reportedly for financing terrorist movements in Sri Lanka and in third countries. 4. Its international dimension has made it more difficult to deal with the terrorist threat. No single country could, in the circumstances, eliminate terrorism of its own accord. International co-operation is therefore vital if terrorism is to be prevented and eliminated. Sri Lanka is not alone in facing such a problem. Co-operation at the regional level to combat terrorism is also an important aspect of measures against international terrorism. Regional machinery and arrangements carefully worked out could constitute a major support for the wider campaign against international terrorism and the Ad Hoc Committee on International Terrorism has suggested to the General Assembly that it recommend to regional organizations and specialized agencies consideration of measures to prevent and combat international terrorism within their respective spheres of responsibility and regions. / ... A/40/445 English Page 12 5. Apart from the tragic toll exacted on human life and the disruption of society and economic development, terrorism imperils the security, independence and territorial integrity of individual States. The incidence of terrorism places severe strains on the tenuous structure of international law, order and behaviour. It seriously jeopardizes international peace and security and adversely hampers the ability of nations to practise tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours. Terrorism increases the potential danger of interference by States in the internal affairs of other States. Terrorism, in a sense, represents the tyranny of the minority which seeks through violence and 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the threat of terrorism and its implications on international relations, security, and law. It also touches on the connection between terrorism and illegal activities such as drug trafficking. Given the global nature of terrorism and its consequences, it is likely that the text falls under a category that encompasses international relations and global issues.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief