text: number of measures will have to be adopted. In this regard, we support whole-heartedly the recommendations pertaining to the Security Council contained in the Secretary-General’s reports on the work of the Organiza- tion, especially those issued in September 19823 and Sep- tember 1985. But for those measures to become effective, a change of attitude on the part of Member States will be required. When we consider all that has been contem- plated and acted upon by the Council over the last 40 years, we are persuaded to agree with the view expressed by the Secretary-General that the Council “often suffers from a reluctance to preempt, or even to foresee, dangerous situations and to use the powers of the Council at a stage when problems might be more susceptible of treatment”.2 It should therefore be resolved at this special commemora- tive meeting to address not only conflict but the causes of conflict, in order to rid the world of war and establish an everlasting peace. 91. Trinidad and Tobago is a small nation that can threaten no one, and for that matter could hardly resist the least sophisticated attack by the powerful. Our approach to our responsibilities as a member of the Council is to contribute to an atmosphere of international trust. We believe that confidence-building measures which reduce areas of tension and encourage good-neighbourliness among States at both the regional and the international levels are required to improve the general climate of inter- national relations. The Council should always seek to pro- mote mutual understanding and the confidence that no State would wish to dominate another or to resort to vio- lence as a means of resolving disputes. Is it too much to hope that if the Council can assist in resolving outstanding 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing international relations, conflict resolution, and the role of the United Nations Security Council in maintaining peace and security. It does not seem to be focused on specific issues like economic development, natural resources, or education, but rather on the broader concept of international cooperation and conflict prevention.