from becoming the effective instrument envisaged in the Charter. In particular we feel that the Council suffers from want of a collegial spirit, which hampers consensus. It is the lack of the requisite political will among States- particularly among the more powerful and wealthy-to act as trustees of the interests of the weaker and poorer that is at the root of the inability of the Council to exert itself in the direction of achieving its basic objectives. 157: The special position which the permanent members of the Security Council enjoy under the Charter places 14 upon them added responsibilities and obligations which should transcend narrow national interests. We expect the permanent members to live up to the trust reposed in ‘them and to fulfil their obligations under the Charter. 158. The international political and security climate, marked by a progressive escalation of the nuclear arms race, poses a grave threat to the survival of mankind. In the minds of the founding fathers, the primary purpose of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security was closely linked with progress in arms limitation and disarmament. In spite of the provisions of Article 26 of the Charter, which gives the Security Council a leading role in the establishment of a system for the regulation of armaments, it is unfortunate that the Security Council has not so far deemed it fit to address itself to this crucial issue. We urge Council members to give attention to this ques- tion and to call for effective measures to achieve disarma- ment and to eliminate the risk of nuclear war. 159. In this context I should like to retail that at the initiative of the Prime .Minister of India, Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, a meeting of six heads of State or Government 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the role of the United Nations Security Council and its members in maintaining international peace and security, as well as addressing the threat of nuclear war. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a discussion of international relations and politics rather than a specific sector or industry. Additionally, the text does not mention any specific economic or environmental issues.

**Category**
International relations, Politics