terror to coerce and intimidate society at large. It therefore constitutes a threat to the very basis of democratic government in the assumption of the terrorist that his view, however unrepresentative it may be, can be enforced on the majority in society through force and violence, rejecting the due process of democratic discussion and peaceful negotiation. 6. It is important in this context to draw a clear distinction between the vicious efforts of terrorist groups and the legitimate struggle against colonial, racist or foreign rule waged by the national liberation movements recognized by the Non-Aligned Movement and the United Nations. These movements represent the broad mass of people struggling for the liberation of their territories from oppressive and alien regimes. These are in stark contrast, for example, to the terrorist groups of Sri Lanka that seek to break up a State that has existed for centuries and which has achieved independence from colonial rule, as a homogeneous society, over three and a half decades ago. They seek to overthrow a Government, freely elected, legitimately constituted and therefore representing the whole people without distinction as to race, creed or colour. 7. Nothing less than a major international offensive can halt terrorism because of its global ramifications. At present, there are a number of international Conventions which deal with particular aspects of international terrorism. These include the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft (1963), the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (1970), the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation (1971) and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons including Diplomatic Agents (1973) and the International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages (1979) • These Conventions, however, have a relatively limited frame of.reference concentrating 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or policy document that addresses the issue of terrorism and its implications on democratic government and international relations. It mentions national liberation movements, colonial rule, and international conventions related to terrorism, which suggests that it is more focused on politics and governance rather than specific sectors like economy, education, or health.

**Category**
International relations, Politics