innocent human lives or jeopardizes fundamental freedoms, and study of the underlying causes of those forms of terrorism and acts of violence which lie in misery, frustration, grievance and despair and which cause some people to sacrifice human lives, including their own, in an attempt to effect radical changes: Study prepared by the Secretariat in accordance with the decision taken by the Sixth Committee at its 1314th meeting, on 27 September 1972" (A/C.6/418). manifestations of the phenomenon. A preferred approach is to identify conduct that the international community deems unacceptable, and that it agrees to prevent and control by developing effective means for the implementation and enforcement of measures, in accordance with established principles of international law. Consequently, instead of attempting to define the phenomenon in an abstract way, a list of concrete activities or actions that the international community considers unacceptable and that are, therefore, considered as terrorist conduct should be compiled. "3. Furthermore, the international community should understand better the underlying causes that bring about such conduct in order to develop measures for its prevention and control. "B. Identification of the problems "4. Existing international norms may not in certain areas be sufficient to control all forms and manifestations of terrorist violence. The following issues are of particular concern: the absence of a clear definition of victims of terrorism; the limits of the use of force in connection with wars of national liberation and conflicts of a non-international character; the limits of the use of force by States in response to what they may perceive as constituting acts of terrorist violence; State policies and practices that may be considered by other States as constituting a violation of international treaty obligations; the absence of specific norms on State responsibility regarding the failure to carry out existing international obligations; the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, terrorism, and the prevention and control of violent acts. It mentions the need to understand the underlying causes of terrorism and to develop measures to prevent and control it. The text also references international law and norms, as well as the role of states in addressing terrorism. Given these themes, it is likely that the text is related to international relations and security.

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