some even say, “a goldfish bowl”, with worldwide specta- tors. If the Council is to ensure that it is perceived not mainly as a theatre for public diplomacy but rather as a forum where serious negotiations can lead to substantive results, then it should minimize the time spent in listening to prepared speeches by countries not directly involved in the dispute. Instead, more time should be given to the parties to the dispute to negotiate between themselves under the auspices of the President of the Council ‘or with the assistance of the Secretary-General, or of a conciliation committee or selected Council members, which could be created under Article 29 of the Charter. The focus as always should be on the pacific settlement of disputes, not merely the issuance of another resolution, which, in the absence of such settlement, tends to be ignored as soon as adopted, thereby undermining in a cumulative manner the prestige and authority of the Council. 114. My country’s principal concern on this occasion of the commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations is to see the Organization, and in particu- lar the Security Council, assume once again its rightful place as the organization responsible for maintaining inter- national peace and security. As a small country, Thailand attaches great ~importance to the United Nations as the embodiment of our hope for a world free of war and tyranny. We see it and this organ, the Security Council, as the last defender of the rights of small countries to exist with freedom and dignity in the international community. We hope to make our small contribution in defence of those rights, That is why we sought a seat on this body. My country believes, as the late Secretary-General Dag Ham- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a representative of Thailand to the United Nations Security Council, discussing the council's role in maintaining international peace and security. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the council's role in resolving disputes and promoting pacific settlement, rather than simply issuing resolutions. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather focuses on the council's role in international relations and conflict resolution.

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