sands of kilometres from the seat of the British Crown. Attacks continued against Puerto Argentino and Puerto Darwin, and against the unarmed ship A!fi;r.c~ Sohrrrl and the fishing boat Nrr~-j-lrl. The nggression is now culminating in landings and massive invasion oper- ations. 158. There is GIWX fc>r concern in those facts because of the disproportionate use of force by a first- rank world Power against n developing republic whose military capacity is limited. There is cause for con- cern in that nn old colonial Power. with the co-oper- I3 ation of other Powers, could sail from near the Arctic Circle to Tierra de1 Fuego, evoking the punitive expeditions of the colonial era. There is cause for concern in that the British aggression, perpetrated with the solidarity of Europe-which imposed economic sanctions against the Argentine Republic-is directed against a nation intimately linked with the history, the destiny, the law and the soil of the American con- tinent. There is cause for concern, too, in that the country engaging in this extravagant use of military power to defend a colonial enclave is a permanent member of the Security Council, charged by the Char- ter of the United Nations with responsibility for maintaining or restoring international peace and security. 159. There can be no doubt that the course of events, their inter-continental characteristics, the potential collapse of major regional agreements and the lack of any progress towards peace and a per- manent solution to the problem create, for the members of the Council, and especially for the permanent members, the duty to act right now and effectively, not just to adopt resolutions in favour of or against anyone, but to direct the world community and the parties to the conflict towards that lofty duty: the preservation of world peace. 160. The Secretary-General informed us yes- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech addressing a conflict between two nations, Argentina and the United Kingdom, over a disputed territory. The language used is formal and emphasizes the importance of maintaining international peace and security. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to the conflict, but rather focuses on the political and international implications.

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