renewed outlook, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the system of collective security under the provisions of the Charter, because this system ‘has been the core of the Organization’s philosophy since the time when the Organi- zation was still a dream in the minds of its founders. Now more than ever before, its capabilities need to be strength- ened through a response by its Members to its resolutions, implementation of its will and a readiness to be guided by its collective wisdom, particularly in respect of the issues of international peace and security and the rights of peoples to independence and self-determination and to live within a secure international system conducive to the achieve- ment of economic and social development. 213. It is regrettable that the Council’s resolutions, even those adopted unanimously, have not been fully implemented-a fact that confirms the necessity for politi- cal will and the ability to ensure enforcement and response. Among the practical and vital methods to enhance the effectiveness of the Council, in addition to the presence of political will and collective conduct, is that vast spectrum of mechanisms available to the Council in treat- ing situation and conflicts that may threaten international peace and security. 208. Any careful study of the work of the Security Coun- cil will confirm that the raging rivalry between the two super-Powers in our contemporary world has had a nega- tive impact on the possibilities available for the application of the provisions of the Charter, has detracted from the value and effectiveness of the philosophy of cohective secu- rity, and has caused the Council-the principal body entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security-to lose its ability to adopt decisive resolutions to halt aggression and settle international disputes, or even to 214. Those mechanisms take several forms, and their 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council in maintaining international peace and security, highlighting the importance of collective security and the implementation of Council resolutions. It also touches on the impact of superpower rivalry on the Council's ability to adopt decisive resolutions. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or any specific industries, but rather focuses on the international system and the role of the Security Council in maintaining peace and security.

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