ssttisfactory to both sides. A great deal of progress *as made through the efforts of the Secretary-Gen- ,ral. Regrettably, his mission was not entirely suc- cessful. 88. Acts of violence have, unfortunately, intensified. and hostilities have continued, although the Council had demanded that they cease, and this has led to the irreparable loss of many innocent lives. The dangel of an escalation of the conflict should not be under- estimated, especially if one bears in mind the relation- ship between the tensions among the major Powers, on the one hand. and regional conflicts that occur in various parts of the world, on the other. 89. One of the greatest potential threats to inter- national peace at the present time is the possibility that some regional conflict might unexpectedly directly involve the complex and fragile relations between the nuclear Powers, forcing them to move incautiously and uncontrollably to a dangerous point. 90. This concern is, in turn, linked to the problem of intervention or non-intervention in certain events in the world and to the difficult and highly controversial situation resulting from military pacts, requests fol military assistance and the massive supply of weap- ons and technical assistance to opposing sides in regional conflicts. 91. Two countries which have traditionally been friends are in conflict over what both of them considel to be their territorial rights. Each is seeking to defend what it considers to be its exclusive interests. In the pursuit of its goals, each calls on the alliances and solidarity pacts which make it possible to defend itself and to penalize offences. 92. The cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of military forces and the carrying out of diplomatic negotiations are fundamental to a peaceful settlement. If the parties concerned accept that, then a very impor- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict between two countries over territorial rights, and the potential consequences of this conflict escalating into a larger international crisis. The language used is diplomatic and emphasizes the need for a peaceful settlement. The text also mentions the role of alliances and military assistance in regional conflicts, which suggests that the conflict is related to international relations rather than a specific sector such as economy or industry.

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