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that "mutual security is a basis for happiness which ali natioııs of theworld should strive for" and that, "unless such security is extended tocover ali nations, it will not serve to assure world peace" 16 . A thought tothe point, vvhose effective application stili is an aspiration of the internationalcommunity, specially of the peoples of the South, who are a majority,for whom security implies not only independence and the lack ofthreats, but also the possibility of an autonomous development, free ofimpositions, as a basis for well-being.In this context, and bearing in mind the role the United Nations iscalled upon to play in the aftermath of the Cold War, what the great leaderof the Turkish Revolution said about its predecessor, the League ofNations, is quite significant: "it must, he pointed out, manifest itself anddevelop as an institution which is not an instrument of domination by thestrong, but as one which assures harmony and balance betvveen nationsand which helps conflicts to be reviewed and settled within fair and equitablepremises" 17 . In short, a current, full-fledged program of action forthe supreme world organization was outlined.A new world order truly just and humane requires, to summarize,statesmen with far-reaching vision and a strategic thinking capable of designinga better future for ali. Men of the stature of Kemal Atatürk, wholeft an immortal legacy of struggle, of resistance against imperialist ambitions,of national reaffırmation and of brotherhood among the peoples,and an inspiring political thinking at vvhose center is the beautiful idea-for his country and for the world- that humankind's and civilization'sprosperity and progress depend upon achieving the aim, which to himwas essential, of "Peace at home, Peace in the World".16. Quotations..., op.cit., p. 108.17. Quotations..., op.cit., p. 108.