balance that you have been able to preserve heretofore, in the “no peace, no war” situation could hardly be more vulnerable. Either you will consecrate the fait accompli and the victors of today will not necessarily be those of tomorrow, or there will be a return to a more equitable appreciation of responsibilities which are naturally held by high international bodies, and without delay we must prepare the necessary remedies. 72. The African Heads of State have considered this situation at great length, primarily in the course of their most recent Conference. True, the interest they have in the evolution of the problem of the Middle East is nothing new, and they have even attempted to help to solve it and to facilitate the search for a satisfactory and lasting solution. The failure of their efforts is most certainly one of the direct consequences of the impotence that heretofore has been characteristic of international institutions, shaken as they are by their own contradictions, frozen in a status of permanent hesitation-in a word, condemned to inertia. Yet, although imperfect, the Charter does grant certain obvious prerogatives to this Council. 73. The profound aspiration of the peoples of Africa, the large majority of which have just acceded to independence and national sovereignty, is peace, which continues to be the primary prerequisite to their development. 74. Indeed there are too many similarities between the States of the Middle East and the young African States for the continuing tension not to remind them by its foresee. able consequences of the threat to which these young States may be exposed tomorrow. Moreover, beyond the peace to be restored to the Middle East, their constant concern is that peace should extend throughout the earth, so that Africa can better ensure its own development and make its contribution to the elaboration of a new human- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the situation in the Middle East and the importance of international cooperation and peace in order to ensure the development and stability of young African states. The language used is more focused on the political and diplomatic aspects of the situation, with references to international institutions and the Charter, rather than specific economic or social issues.

**Category**
International humanitarian aid and relief, Politics and governance