-all of this has proved to be simply a smoke-screen for the unleashing of large-scale military operations in the South Atlantic. The policy adopted by Britain is to restore by force of arms the colonial status of the islands and to keep a land base for imperialism in the South Atlantic. This return to the policy of the Empire is a direct challenge to the world community, which has unequivocally condemned and rejected colonialism as a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and of the basic principles and norms of contemporary international law. 108, As has already been noted during consideration of this item in the Council, the British Government would not have ventured to issue such a bold chal- lenge to Argentina-and, really, to all of Latin Amer- ica-had it not been assured of the comprehensive support, not only moral but very real support, which has been fully provided by the United States. In this difficult hour for the people of Argentina in their struggle to eliminate the vestiges of colonialism, the United States has thrown its political-and not only its political--weight to its ally in the North Atlantic Treaty Orgcmization (NATO). The role of neutral mediator as:sumed by United States diplomacy was continued just as long as London needed it, in order to gain time for its military preparations; since then, with a firmness that does deserve a better cause, the Sovernment of the United States has supported the British Government as best it could in its feverish nilitary activities. 109. Some things are not forgotten and, as has been ;aid here by representatives of Latin American coun- tries, the events of the last two months and the role of various States in these events cannot be forgotten. 110. Recently, still another reason has appeared for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political and diplomatic conflict between Britain, Argentina, and the United States, with a focus on the Falklands Islands/Malvinas dispute. The language used is formal and critical, suggesting a strong opinion or stance on the matter. The text also references international law, the United Nations, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), indicating a high level of political and diplomatic involvement.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief