text: consideration of the Draft Convention Against Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and Related Activities which identifies areas where illicit trafficking is closely linked to acts of terrorism and political violence which have the effect of undermining the security and defence of peoples and affecting their sovereignty. 15. A Special Rapporteur of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities is engaged in a study on the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups towards the protection and promotion of human rights. Since the scope of the study encompasses a range of issues, including the resort to violence to achieve political ends, preservation of democratic freedom in the face of terrorism, etc. a suitable reference in a resolution of the General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights could provide some guidance to the Special Rapporteur to take account of the need for international co-operation to combat terrorism aimed at destabilizing legitimately elected Governments. The Special Rapporteur will then be obliged to focus on the international co-operation aspect of ensuring a balance between rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups in the context of the abjuration of violence. 16. There has been, therefore, considerable deliberation in the international community to promote practical international co-operation in the battle against international terrorism. Aspects not covered or imperfectly covered in existing conventions and instruments have been identified, focused upon and discussed, facilitating the eventual task of incorporating such aspects into any additional international conventions or protocols to existing conventions. 17. Sri Lanka would welcome serious consideration being given to a comprehensive codification of measures recommended in the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on International Terrorism to combat all manifestations of terrorism and for taking I ... A/40/445 English Page 15 effective practical steps to establish machinery to implement measures, 
analysis: The text discusses the connection between terrorism and international cooperation, with a focus on the need for effective measures to combat terrorism. It also mentions the importance of human rights and the role of international organizations in promoting cooperation and combating terrorism. Given the context and content of the text, it seems most likely that it falls under the category of international relations and security.