text: irrespective of their country of origin. It is for this reason that we maintain that South Africa has been fanning the flames of trouble in the region. South Africa’s defiance of international opinion has height- ened, and its zeal for incursions into neighbouring States has increased. Hence our contention that apartheid is a threat to international peace and secu- rity , 33. We plead that those members of the Council that have influence over the rulers in Pretoria be called upon to exert pressure on South Africa to desist from its present policies of wholesale destruction and terrorism, Some permanent members of the Council have traditional bonds of friendship with South Africa, a situation which should enable them to contribute to the maintenance of peace by curbing South Africa’s adventurism. It is not enough to condemn South Africa in resolutions destined to gather dust in the 3 / .i 1 archives of the United Nations; there have been enough condemnations in numerous forums, It is positive action we are asking for from the Council. 34. In its attempts to stave off the inevitable conflict that is impending within its own borders, South Africa has decided to make itself the imperialist Power in the whole subregion. It is out to destabilize neighbouring African States as an initial step in an attempt to install its agents in their Governments and, failing that, to overrun and rule them as its colonies. This expan- sionist policy, which it has recently arrogantly equated with the Monroe Doctrine, seems, regrettably, to be encouraged by those of its powerful friends with vested economic interests in South Africa. 35. It has not escaped our attention that repeated threats by South Africa to invade its neighbours have met with no condemnation in certain quarters. 36. The question we ask is why, when its policy 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a resolution addressing a political issue related to South Africa's actions in the region. It highlights the country's defiance of international opinion, its aggressive policies, and its expansionist ambitions. The text also mentions the influence of certain countries on South Africa and the lack of condemnation from some quarters. Given these themes, it is likely that the text is related to international relations and diplomacy.