UN General Assembly
1994

Middle East and South Africa and political settlements in Asia and Central America can have a far-reaching positive impact on those regions. After a long period of stagnation the global economy is poised for its first significant expansion. The successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round and the creation of the World Trade Organization as a universal forum for trade negotiations and the settlement of disputes have brightened prospects for increased trade and long- term growth. More importantly, the desire and ability of developing countries to contribute to the growth of the world economy and help to mitigate common global concerns as participants and not as bystanders has significantly increased. Yet, negative impulses everywhere challenge peace and security, democracy and human rights, economic progress and social cohesion. Together, they call for a concerted response, nationally and internationally, that is new and imaginative. Today, issues of territorial security are being overshadowed by concerns over human security. There is increasing recognition of non-military threats to security. Nation States are under siege from multiple forces from within and without that are retarding their