again we can concentrate our efforts on the resolu- tion of our problems in the hemisphere. The quicker we put this tragic conflict behind us, the quicker we can begin building our future. And there. as always. Latin America will find how deeply the United States is committed to the cause of peace and prosperity in our hemisphere. 222. As the fighting intensifies and the cost in lives mounts in the South Atlantic, I think we all share a sense of anguish that it has not yet been possible to prevent this tragic conflict. 223. We have all come to appreciate how deep the roots of that conflict are. Britain, in peaceful posses- sion of the Falkland Islands for IS0 years. has been passionately devoted to the proposition that the rights of the inhabitants should be respected in imy future disposition of the islands. Na one can sny that that attitude. coming from a country that has granted independence to more than 40 peoples in a generation and a half, is a simple reflex to retain pas- session. 224. Yet we know too how deep is the Argentine commitment to recover islands they believe were taken from them by illegal force. This is not some sudden passion, but a long-sustained national concern that also stretches back 150 years and is heightened by the sense of frustration at what Argentina feels were nearly 20 years of fruitless negotiation. 225. From the start it has been widely rccognizcd that the conflict engages basic principles without which a peaceful international order cannot st:md. Unless the principle is respected that force must not be used to settle disputes. the entire intcrni\tionili community will be exposed to chaos and suffering. And unless the right of self-dcfcncc is granted, only those countries that use force first will huvc the protcc- tion of law. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech or statement regarding a conflict in the South Atlantic, specifically the Falkland Islands. The language used is formal and emphasizes the importance of resolving the conflict peacefully, respecting the rights of the inhabitants, and upholding international principles. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on the political and diplomatic aspects of the conflict.

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