Examine the relevance of Non-alignment.

Many Asian, African and Latin American countries became independent after the Second World War. They realised that the Cold war disturbs World peace. These nations decided not to join any war so they formed the Non-Aligned Movement.

The non-alignment movement was a significant event because –

• They were aware that the fight to acquire strong military force and weapons might harm them. They knew that world without any wars or conflict would only to economic and social development.

• In 1955, at a meeting in Bandung, Indonesia, the idea of the Non-Aligned Movement was debated.

• In 1961, at Belgrade, the first conference of the nonaligned countries was held. Jawaharlal Nehru said, "Non-alignment doesn't mean to keep aloof from world affairs. Rather, it is to face many issues we confront,”