UN General Assembly
1971

13. Accordingly, it seems to the delegation of Burma that a view of world politics based on the balance of power affords too narrow a perspective for comprehending the sweep of history and the forces which have shaped and will continue to shape international political behavior in our age. The consideration of State relations would, in our view, be more meaningful if the focus of attention were not merely on power but also on the sources and well-springs of values and goals which today unite and divide nations. 14. It cannot be denied that there is a growing community of shared values among nations, and this is at least equally as significant as the revolutionary changes in the place and meaning of force in inter-State relations. Increasing co-operation among nations and even integration in some cases would therefore seem to be the trend of the future, and the United Nations may yet play an increasing role in spear-heading international co-operation not only in promoting the economic and social advancement of all peoples but also in safeguarding international peace and security.