2 problem which pits against each other two countries with which Zaire has excellent relations of friendship and co-operation: the non-use of force or the threat of force in relations between nations; and the peaceful settlement of disputes. 21. We are faced here with a very serious crisis that crystallizes the interests of groups V~S-&V~S other groups and thereby exacerbates tensions in inter- national relations, with all the consequences which that implies, both foreseeable and unforeseeable. 22. Who will agree to lose face? Who will step down in favour of the other? Who, in the final analysis, will mak:e concessions to the other, and at what price? 23. It has been said that one can wage war on the basis of calculation, but after that the dynamics of war take over and are incalculable. 24. As regards international relations, after the Falk- lands/Malvinas war things will never be the same. I do not know whether they will be better or worse, but I hope and pray they will be better. 25. It is with deep sorrow and with renewed faith in the primary mission of the United Nations that we come today to this meeting of the Council. 26. We come with sorrow because the message of the repeated appeals of both the Secretary-General and the Council to the parties to show the utmost modera- tion and restraint in their use of force in the interests of international peace and security did not elicit the necessary response from the parties concerned and because resolution 502 (1982), the operative part of which was designed to create conditions favourable to a negotiated settlement of the problem, has to date not been implemented and has not enabled the parties to overcome all their differences; sorrow because the negotiations undertaken by the Secretary-General 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, discussing a crisis between two countries and the impact it has on international relations. It mentions the use of force, negotiations, and the United Nations, suggesting that the topic is related to international relations, diplomacy, and global governance.

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