anomalies leftbycolonialism lieattherootoftheproblem. Societal tensions resulting frominadequate oruneven economic andsocialdevelopment aretheprimary causeofinstability insomeareas. Closely related aretensions deriving from ethnic andreligious divisions thatgenerate violent strife. Aparochial brandof nationalism ifintensified bythesefactors mayalsointhefutureleadtoregional destabilization andconflict. 5.TheUnited Nations willneedtoemploy aspectrum ofprocedures todealwith suchwidelydiffering situations. Thecontinuance ofthegreater agreement and co-operation amongthemembers oftheSecurity Council, notleastthepermanent members, thathasbeeninevidence recently, canenhance theCouncil's influence in thepreservation ofpeaceinthecomingyears. Forthispurposeitcould,intimes oftension, sendfact-finding missions toproblem areasbothtoobtaindirect information andtoserve,atleasttemporarily, tostabilize thesituation. The Council canalsousefully makerecommendations fortheresolution ofconflicts, which,ifbacked byalltheCouncil's members, canhaveadecisive impact. Such action onthepartoftheCouncil isforeseen inArticles 34and36oftheCharter. 6.TheSecretary-General isincreasingly beingcalled upontoextendhisgood offices inordertoprevent conflicts fromarising ortohelpparties toadispute toresolve theirdifferences. Anexample ofthewidening natureofthe circumstances inwhichhismediation hasbeenrequested isthecasewherethe conflict isbetween theGovernment andtheinternal armedopposition. Itis necessary toenterthecaveatherethatbeyondthefieldofinter-State conflicts, therearecertain tobecaseswheretheSecretary-General's goodoffices cannot be productive andwouldnotbeappropriate inprinciple. Forpeace-making, close understanding between theSecurity Council andtheSecretary-General willalways be essential, aswillbethewillingness ofallparties toaconflict toco-operate anddisplay theflexibility required toachieve asOlution. Inthecomingperiod, itisforeseeable thattheefforts oftheUnited Nations inthematterof international peaceandsecurity willbewidely soughtandapplied. 7.Peace-keeping operations havealsoassumed newandbroadened dimensions. United Nations contingents havestoodguardbetween hostile armies, observed the withdrawal offoreign troops, monitored borders andnational elections, assisted in thedisarmament andrelocation ofbelligerents,and undertaken policefunctions. Itissignificant thatinNamibia andCentral America peace-keeping operations were undertaken inordertobringaboutconditions inwhichviolence wouldceaseand conditions forregional peacecouldbeestablished. Theneedforsuchundertakings willcertainly recurinthefuture. Aversatile capacity indealing withconflicts andwithsources ofconflicts willremain aprimary requirement forthe Organization. 8.Intheprevention andresolution ofconflicts, timely andreliable information andanalyses ofdevelopments affecting international security areoffirst importance. Theyare,foronething,essential inplanning howtodealwiththe causesoftensions, especially whenthesecauses canrequire widelydiffering -3-environment, mustbedirected totheresolution oftheseconflicts andtothe prevention ofnewones. Peacecannot beaprivilege, secureonlyfortherichand powerful. 4.Itmustbeborneinmindinthiscontext thatpresent conflicts andthosewe arelikelytofaceinthefuturearequitedisparate innature. Afew,still,are theresultofdisputes andrivalries between States. Insomecases,structural anomalies leftbycolonialism lieattherootoftheproblem. Societal tensions resulting frominadequate oruneven economic andsocialdevelopment aretheprimary causeofinstability insomeareas. Closely related aretensions deriving from ethnic andreligious divisions thatgenerate violent strife. Aparochial brandof nationalism ifintensified bythesefactors mayalsointhefutureleadtoregional destabilization andconflict. 5.TheUnited Nations willneedtoemploy aspectrum ofprocedures todealwith suchwidelydiffering situations. Thecontinuance ofthegreater agreement and co-operation amongthemembers oftheSecurity Council, notleastthepermanent
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security, addressing conflicts, and preventing new ones. It highlights the complexities of conflicts, including those related to colonialism, economic and social development, ethnic and religious divisions, and nationalism. The text also touches on the importance of cooperation among Security Council members, the Secretary-General's role in mediation, and the need for reliable information and analysis.

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