Non-Aligned Movement
The concept of Non-Alignment emerged as a significant international stance during the early Cold War period, primarily in response to the growing tensions between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. First articulated in 1950 by Indian leaders and Yugoslav diplomats at the United Nations, Non-Alignment signified a refusal to align with either of the major military blocs that defined the global landscape during this tumultuous era. This desire for autonomy culminated in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1956 on the Brijuni Islands, with leader figures like Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, and Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt pioneering the initiative....