crystallized initsCharter. Greathopeswereattached tothecreation ofanewworldwhich,despite the divergence ofideologies andsocio-economic systems, wouldbegoverned bytherule oflawandadherence totheprinciples ofthenon-useofforceandpeaceful coexistence. FOurdecades laterwetakenotewithsatisfaction that,thanksto thisOrganization, wehavebeenabletoprevent theoutbreak ofanother worldwar. Thatcannot, however, diminish ourregretatthefactthatalmost150warsand armedconflicts havetakenplacesincethenatlocalandregional level,someof whicharestillcontinuing. Although limited inscopeanddimension, these conflicts havealready claimed morethan20million lives,whichismorethanall themilitary casualties oftheSecon~WorldWar. Theemergence ofthecommunity ofsocialist countries outofthegreatvictory overHitlerite fascism andJapanese militarism attheendoftheSecondWorldWar fortified thecentral bastion oftheforcesofpeaceandprogress, andithas servedasthemainallyandstaunch supporter ofallnational liberation movements throughout theworld. Thisnewphenomenon gaveanentirely newessence tothe natureofinternational politics, makingitimpossible fortheforcesof imperialism andcolonialism todictate theQestinies ofmankind according totheir ownselfish interests. Themostoutstanding andpraiseworthy workoftheUnitedNations was undoubtedly thesetting inmotionaquarter ofacentury agooftheprocess of decolonization, whichledtotheaccession toindependence ofdozensofAsian, African andLatinAmerican countries. Thecollapse ofthesystemofcolonialNR/at A/40/PV.12 77 (Mr.Dost,Afghanistan) empires Dee~etheinevitabi~ outcome ofthelongandfiercestruggle Ofthe colonial peoples andcountries tothrowofftheshackles ofdependence. This historic process ushered inanewerabasedontheprineiples ofequalsovereignty andequitable co-operation. Newspiritandbloodwereinjected intothesouland theveinsoftheOrganization, whichmadeit,withthepassage oftime,atruly universal body. TheunitedNations andmorethan35ofitsspecialized agencies havebeen engaged inanadmirable effortonbehalfoltheinternational community toattain thedistinct andvaried'goalsthatwereprescribed forthesolution ofthemost acuteproblems affecting ourworld. Although theoutcome oftheseeffortsisfar shortoftheinitialexpectations, whathasbeenachieved couldnothavebeen accomplished savethrough theOrganization. Theactivities oftheUnitedNations anditsspecialized agencies inthefield oftheeconomic development ofdeveloping countries probably constitute oneofthe salient features ofthemultilateralism forgedbytheUnitedNations. Ofgreat valuealsoisinternational co-operation inthefieldofeducation andhealth. The progressive development oflegalinstruments inthefieldofhumanrightshashada significant impactontheimprovement ofthehumDnrightssituation invarious countries andregions. Ourrejoicing overthesuccesses oftheUnitedNations cannotandshouldnot causeustolessenthevigourwithwhichweseektoenhanceatamorerapidpace theroleandeffectiveness ofthisworldOrganization. Somemayassertthatthe relative inability oftheUnitedNations toconsolidate international security and findappropriate solutions totheproblems affecting theinternational political andeconomic environment emanates fromshortcomings intheCharteroftheUnited Nations. Itisourbelief, however, thattheCharter represents thetranscendent interests ofallMemberStates. Itis,rather, thelackofpolitical willontheNR!at A/40/PV.l2 78 (Mr.Dest,Afshanistan) ~artofsomeMt)mberStatesfullyandscrupulously toimplement theCharterthathas ledtothecontinued failureofeffortstobringaboutabetterlifeinconformity withthevisionofitsauthors andsignatories. Onemajorexample ofsuchunacceptable anddeplorable conductiscertainly the misuseofthevetopowerbytheUnitedStatesandsomeofitsallies. Theever morefrequent exercise ofthisrighthasresulted indeliberate disruption ofthe increasingly emerging consensus onsomeofthetopical issuesofourtimes, Palestine, Namibia andSouthAfricabeingthemoreobvious ones. ItistruethattheUnitedNations hashadagreatimpactontheformUlation andprogressive development ofinternational lawaffecting almosteveryaspectof international relations; butatthesametimeithasbeenprevented from effectively implementing alltheseinstruments inState-to-State relations. Despite themanygreatefforts made,thesystemofinternational security is asfragile asever.Thepresent international political andsecurity climateis characterized byanawesome concentration ofpotentially explosive situations, each ofthemfraught withthedangerofplunging ourworldintoaterminal nuclear conflagration whosemenaceisalready looming largeovermankind. Theadventof
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or a statement by an organization or a country, discussing the role and achievements of the United Nations in promoting peace, security, and development worldwide. The text highlights the Organization's efforts in preventing wars, promoting decolonization, and addressing global challenges such as economic development, education, and human rights. The tone is critical, expressing regret over the continued presence of conflicts and the lack of political will among some Member States to implement the UN Charter.

**Category**
International relations, Human rights