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With reference to the Non-Aligned Movement, state: (a) The names of the architects of the Non-Aligned Movement. What is meant by Non-Alignment ?(b) The factors that led to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement. (c) The role of Nehru in the Non-Aligned Movement. |
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Answer» (a) President Sukarno of Indonesia, President Tito of Yugoslavia, President Nasser of Egypt and Prime Minister Jawahar lal Nehru of India. Non-Alignment: Non-alignment is an independent movement that enables each nation to follow its own policies without joining any super power blocs nor coming under their influence. A non-aligned nation judges an issue on its merit. It upholds the rights of all people for freedom and allows them to have a choice of action on international issues. An important aspect of non-alignment is its antipathy to military alliance and its opposition to any form of imperialism. The Non-Aligned Movement has become one of the biggest peace movements in the world. The members of NAM are increasing steadily. At present, there are 108 members. President Tito defined NAM in the first summit at Belgrade, “This group of non- aligned countries is not a bloc, but a group of like-minded nations.” Though sometimes it is referred to as the Third Bloc NAM is exactly what its name implies, a movement rather than an organisation. (b) Factors that led to the formation of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM): 1. The concept of non-alignment emerged soon after the World War II. It arose as a reaction against Cold War tensions and Military alliances. 2. It was also an assertion of the national independence by nations of Africa and Asia. 3. Another factor responsible for the adoption of policy was the poverty of these nations. (c) Role of Nehru in the Non-Aligned Movement: 1. Nehru was largely responsible for the adoption of the said statement— Statement on the Danger of War and Appeal for Peace. 2. (a) He laid emphasis on negotiations for peace, (b) Negotiations for complete disarmament, and (c) Ending imperialism in all its form. 3. Nehru opposed the very idea of Power Blocs and strong condemnation of Acts of Aggression. |
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