86. These questions, even if examined separately, are obviously linked, because only if sanctions achieve eco- nomic effectiveness will political effectiveness follow. Also, the economic effects of sanctions on Southern Rhodesia leave much to be desired, largely because of many lOOpllOles in their application. There are indications that their psychological, and consequently their political, impact on the illegal rBgime in Salisbury has by no means been negligible. They are thus the indispensable complement of the heavy moral pressure that the international community exercises through international public opinion, but espec. ially through the strong sense of moral indignation expres- sed by all the peoples of the world in solidarity with the peoples of Africa. 87. My delegation is convinced, consequently, that even if we cannot hope for total effectiveness of sanctions in the near future, and despite the numerous difficulties in their practical application, comprehensive sanctions, as provided for in resolution 253 (1968), still constitute one of the principal means of pursuing the goal of political change in Southern Rhodesia. We are further strengthened in this optimism, moderate as it may be at the moment, bY the recent decision of the Government of Zambia, a decision for which it has received the deserved commendation of this Council, to comply forthwith with sanctions decided on by the United Nations. 88. The Austrian delegation therefore particularly wel- comes the second special report, which reflects for the first time a much better understanding of the practical Problems involved in the application of sanctions against Southern Rhodesia. 89. These problems arise, in the first Place, out of the privileged geographical position of Southern Rhodesia, which not only allows it to maintain trade relations withits southern neighbours, who act in defiance of United Nations sanctions policy, but also permits an even bigger transit trade through their territories neighbouring south* 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the effectiveness of sanctions in achieving political change in Southern Rhodesia, highlighting the economic and psychological impact of sanctions. The mention of international trade, geographical position, and transit trade suggests a strong connection to international trade and economic policies.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development