1. Mr. KOROLEV (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic) said that one of the major obstacles to decolonization was the fact that the imperialist Powers continued to exploit dependent Territories for their own strategic military purposes despite the persistent appeals of the international community for them to end their military activities there. The case of illegally occupied Namibia was a .striking example. There the racist regime was intensifying its repression against the indigenous population by building up its military strength, which it used not only to perpetuate its oppressive rule but also to destabilize and even attack. neighbouring States such as Angola, despite condemna~ion by the international community. 2. South Africa's military, industrial, and even nuclear potential was growing stronger because of the support provided to the racist regime by the United States and Israel, as well as by Western transnational corporations and financial and other circles, despite condemnation by the international community. 3. South Africa could not ignore the many United Nations resolutions calling tor an end to its occupation of Namibia and its aggression against other African states without the protection and support of its Western sponsors, ~he NATO countries, and primarily the United States. Its resulting military strength made it possible for South Atrica not only to perpetuate its colonial exploitation of Namibia and to use it as a launching-pad for aggression against neighbouring States, but also to serve the economic interests of the imperialist Powers in southern Africa. His delegation therefore fully supported the demand of the majority of the international community that the Security Counc.il should adopt comprehensive and mandatory sanctions against South Africa. 4. The military activity of imperialist and colonial Powers was also impeding decolonization in the so-called small colonial Territories, where it was used to suppress national liberation movements and to interfere in the internal affairs of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the obstacles to decolonization, specifically the military activities of imperialist and colonial powers, and their impact on the independence of African states. It highlights the exploitation of dependent territories for strategic military purposes, the support given to racist regimes, and the resulting military strength that enables them to perpetuate colonial rule and aggression. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the political and military aspects of decolonization.

**Category**
International relations, Politics