in section IV of the report the way is still open for agree~~ t to be reached on many of the valuable measures that are autlined therein. 1% Fhally, 1 should like to take issue with one view eWEssod in section V, that, since existing provisions are not being adequately applied, it is useless to add new measures with 110 guarantee that they till be *ore adequately enforced than the existing measures. Obvjously he is as llludl need for the will to enforce measures as fiere is for their devising. ht the cynicism and apathy of the past ahouId 110t constitute a permanent barrier against new initiatives and bold approaches. My delegation believes that the time k ripe for sUCh initiatives. With all their sllofi-oomin& existing sanctions are hurting the modesian CcollomY by creating a chronic shortage of foreign cur- rency. This has given rise to a number of political and econon1ic problems and no doubt caused the regime of Ian Smith to seek a formula-albeit an L!nsatisfactory one-for solving the constitutional problem with Britain in 1971. This is certainly not the time for the Security Council to feel defeated over the issue of Southern Rhodesia. Perhaps the Council should remind itSelf of Ihe reasons why it is committed to the use of economic sanctions against Southern Rhodesia, and why it must not fail to achieve its goals. It should remind itself that it has taken this action in order ta prevent the full implementation in that Territory of the same apartkid policies whose application in South Africa constituted a crime against humanity. It has taken this action on behalf of a people who seek the modest goal of equal opportunity in their own native homeland. The Council should remind itself, too, that it is committed to the effort to establish a just society in Southern Rhodesia because the massive attack on the rights of innocent people, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the use of economic sanctions against Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the need for new initiatives to address the issue. It highlights the economic and political problems caused by the sanctions and the importance of achieving the goal of a just society in the territory. This suggests that the text is primarily focused on international relations and politics.

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