गुट निरपेक्ष आन्दोलन में भारत की भूमिका (India’s Role in the Non-Aligned Movement)

Abstract

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is an international organization of nations that declared they would not align themselves with any power bloc or enter into military conflicts. After the Second World War, the world was divided into two rival camps: the Socialist Bloc and the Capitalist Bloc. On the other hand, newly independent Asian and African nations were beginning to assert their sovereignty. These nations did not trust the supremacy of the two superpowers and believed that their “Third Force” could provide balance, resist domination, and contribute constructively to international cooperation. Among the chief architects of the Non-Aligned Movement, the special contribution of India’s Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, along with Yugoslav President Tito and Egyptian President Nasser, is noteworthy. By strengthening the foundation of this “Third Force,” they ensured the steady expansion of NAM membership. Countries like China, which believed in militarism and communism, were considered adversarial to NAM. Meanwhile, Pakistan actively sought to join military blocs.