IO. We might therefore ask how serious are some of the members of the Council concerning the effectiveness of the Council’s decisions. Indeed, we must ask whether the doings of those members and their generous protection of illegalities in the case of the South&n Rhodesian and South African questions in the exercise of veto accords with the original intention of the provision of that privilege in the Charter. We must ask ourselves to what extent that privilege serves the interests of the weak and of international public opinion. We must ask whether it was intended that the goals set by the Council should be subject to automatic frustration by one or two of the members of the Council. 11. My delegation is at a loss to appreciate the seriousness of some members of the Council concerning the intent to terminate the state of rebellion in the British colony of Southern Rhodesia. I wish I were wrong in this impression. My impression will be clarified by tile vote on the draft resolution in document S/10928, which, if adopted and faithfully implemented, would bend not only the Ian Smith clique in Southern Rhodesia but also its two allies, South Africa and Portugal. 12. However, the draft resolution seems a target of those aiding, abetting and facilitating the breach of sanctions for apparently they hold that the Council should not adopt any decision which comes to grips with the problem of Southern Rhodesia. I need not recall that of the recent vetoes on African questions, and in particular on Southern Rhodesia, the Africans have been dismayed by the readiness with which the United Kingdom, the administering Power of the colony, and the United States, the open importer of chrome from the rebel colony, have been willing to ignore, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the actions and decisions of the United Nations Security Council regarding a specific country, Southern Rhodesia, and its relation with other countries such as South Africa and Portugal. The language used suggests a focus on politics, international relations, and possibly sanctions. Given the context, it seems that the text is more concerned with international relations and politics rather than economic or environmental issues.

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