uniEed Nations. l,loreover, the nuclear capability that souEh Africa appears to have developed during the recent. years has increased the tensions in Ehe Africancontinent and jeopardized international security as a ybole. Despite the fact that considerable efforts have been made in the lniernational connunlCy, particularfywithin the franework of the united Nations, on the elinination of coloniarisn andthe racist policy of apartheiat, no substantlve progress has been achieved. 88. Since 1945 the developing countries have experienced sone I5O armedconflicts. Although ltloEt of these were the outcorDe of struggles for independenceand sel f-deterninat ion from colonial :uLe, sone involved territorial disputes. Many of tben have been narked by variolls forns of intervention, sometines at the request of one or bot.h part.ies, on the part of developed counCries, varying fromcovert assistance or logistic support Eo full part.icipation. 89. The interference of tbose States uith the largest military arsenals cangreatly deepen local conflicts and p!.unge regions ineo proEracted turnoil,.ParticularLy, in regions that nay be regaraled aa strategically or econonicallysensitive, such inlerference can threaten international security. 90. In addition to Ehreats posed ry prollferating arrns tectrnology, gpiratling nuclear and conventional arng races, problens of development, populatlon andenvironnenlal resource igsues have energed as najor ner' charrenges to global peace ard stability. The recent United Natlons population conferences in Mexico City anal Bucharest have increaaed the awareness of the enor&oug iopact tha! current PoPuLation trends will have on efforts for developnent for the foreseeable future. . F. Security of snall States 91. A significant nuDber of snall States have b€corBe independent nenbers of thelnternationar cqnnunity rerativery recencly. rt has become apparent that they travespecific security problems of their own. Their energence in large numbers andrecent developnents in sone of then have highligbted the special needs andvulnerabilities of srnall States. Although the speciaL needs of these SEates bavegiven rise to such categorles as ranall island Statesn, rnini-States,',
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing global security concerns, specifically the impact of nuclear capabilities and international conflicts on the stability of the African continent and the international community. It also touches on issues related to population growth and environmental concerns. Given the focus on international relations, security, and global challenges, it seems likely that the text is more relevant to the fields of international relations and global governance rather than specific economic or social sectors.

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