and paranoia, i regard those things simply as condi- tioned reflexes on the part of the disinherited of the earth who aspire to independence and a bit of material comfort and whose dreams tend to disturb the smugness of the wealthy and powerful. This dream, which in technical jargon is now termed the new international economic order or the North-South dialogue, is made up of extremely simple components. It is really a simple bucolic dream of happy women, smiling children and serene old people in the middle of poppy fields which as yet have not been tarnished by the blood of guerrillas. This innocent dream, unfortunately, is frequently spoken of as something that disturbs the multinational equa- tions. Thus use is made of the argument of John Stuart Mill: a people which struggles for its liberty always tri- umphs and, therefore, does not need any help from out- side. That is to forget that the ideas of John Stuart Mill were highly esteemed in the nineteenth century; we are living in the twentieth century, Modern techniques of domination and terror have partially discredited that idea. A number of satellite countries would long have freed themselves from certain totalitarian Governments and their formidable repressive power. Nicaragua, which signed a commitment to be non-aligned, does not wish to become a satellite. 154. In other words, the ideas before us are complex. The delegation of Mauritius nevertheless believes that the dignity and sense of restraint with which Nicaragua laid this problem before the Council, and the public assur- ances which have been given to it by both Honduras and the United States, are a good sign. 155. Other neighbouring States have also offei-ed their good offices. There is therefore a willingness to under- take dialogue and co-operation to which the Council 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the concept of a "new international economic order" and the struggles of a country, Nicaragua, to achieve independence and material comfort. It also touches on the idea of dialogue and cooperation between countries. The language used suggests that the text is concerned with issues of global politics, economics, and development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade