situations arising from the conquests of the last century are not necessarily equitable ones, and that is why the international community, through the United Nations, has set up rules and procedures to resolve the problems resulting from such situations. 39. International law was conceived to govern and resolve relations among States, and not to crystallize conflict situations, 40. Thus. to give the impression, rightly or wrongly, that international law, in certain of its highly honour- able principles, could have been drafted to confirm certain Situations arising from crises is not intended to Placate those who believe themselves to have been deeply hiured. It poses for everyone unending prob- lem Of interPretatiOn, which are themselves the source of conflicts between nations at a time when a]] of us aspire to Peace. Peace within our nations, peace within continents, peace between nations and through- Out the world. for Progress, security and the survival of mankind, 41* In the present state of international relations, and in the absence of an authority, an international public Power responsible for sanctioning international ]aw hat law, it is true, is necessarily imperfect and reflect: be wor]d’s power struggles, !. The differences of interpretation given rise to by ‘? situation, in View of the clash of State interests, mse’ves become a source of conflict, But, ] repeat It this ]aw is for the nations and peoples Who cannot fend themse1ves alone and is one of the surest guar- antees of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. 43. Therefore, the principles of equity and justice must, in re-balancing the law which was the basis of the old order and in adapting it to new requirements, enable us to move towards a new international polit- ical and economic order by means of the democratiza- tion of international relations. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the principles and rules of international law, highlighting its role in resolving conflicts and promoting peace, sovereignty, and independence among nations. It also touches on the need to adapt international law to new requirements and democratize international relations. While the text does not explicitly mention economic development or natural resources, it implies that international law plays a crucial role in shaping global relationships and promoting cooperation.

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