particularly by some \'Iestern States that total internationaf isolation of South Africa in the civilian nuclear fietd, teavinc it to So it alone wouid increase both South Africa'qs resolve not to accept international safeguarcls and its incentives to acquire nucl. ear ireapons. Takind issue vith that positjon, Lhe maJority of States has expressed its belief thtrt any nucleaa colfaboration vith South Africa comprises a threat to international peace and security. Stil1 others have suggested" a more conditional approach to this dilernma, namel"y that all States I,rhi ch continue to collaborate with South Africa in the nuclear field should stop such co.llaboration unless Sour,h Africa accepts both the non-prol i feration Treaty and ful}-scope international safeguards. 79. The United Nations has taken rnany initiatives concerning South Africa's activities in the nuclear field. Since the adoption of its resolution 1652 (XVI) of 24 Novenber f96!, the General Assembly has strongly supported the establishment of Africa as a nuclear-weapon-free zone, For the past several years, it also has adopted resolutions by large majorities cafling for a ban on all nuclear co-oleration with South Africa" This could also be seen as part of efforts in the Assembly to proscribe economic co-operation with South Africa in general and particular1y in the important energy field (see resofution 33/183 L of 2L ,lanuary 1979). Mcreover, the United. Nations has taken acLions to bring about the independ.ence of Namibia, a step which would reduce South Africa's controfling share of the global uranium exports market (for example " Security Council resolution 385 (19?6)), Other initiatives under the auspices of the United Nations, more concerned with the gathering of information, a1'e exenplified by the United Nations Seminar on Nuclear Col-laboration with South Africa, held in London in 1979 (see 5/1315?), and the hearings on Namibian rlranlum.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the international community's response to South Africa's nuclear activities, including efforts to impose sanctions and promote a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Africa. The text mentions the United Nations' initiatives, resolutions, and actions, which suggests a strong connection to international politics and diplomacy. The text also touches on the topic of natural resources, specifically uranium exports.

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Science and technology, International trade