Non-Aligned Movement
Non-Aligned Movement
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was formed by countries that wanted to remain outside the direct rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Its roots can be traced to the Bandung Conference (1955), and it was formally organized in 1961.
Goals
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avoid formal alignment with either superpower
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avoid choosing sides in the Cold War
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resist colonialism
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defend political independence
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promote a more balanced and independent international order
Key Leaders
Definition
non-aligned = 不结盟，强调不附属于两大超级大国
Historical Role
Note
Many countries often described as the Third World identified with non-alignment.
In practice, however, some states leaned toward one superpower or the other while still claiming neutrality.