Key Principles and Impact of the Non-Aligned Movement

The video discusses the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), initiated by leaders from Yugoslavia, India, and Egypt, to unite newly independent nations. NAM aimed to foster cooperation, reduce Cold War tensions, and offer a path independent of capitalist or communist influences. India's role was pivotal, though it faced criticism for perceived biases. Key leaders included Nehru, Tito, and Nasir, with support from Sukarno and Nkrumah. NAM's influence waned post-Cold War, but it played a significant role in mediating global disputes and promoting economic cooperation.

What was one of the main goals of the Non-Aligned Movement when it was formed?

• To align with the United States

• To align with the Soviet Union

• To foster cooperation among newly independent nations

• To promote isolationism

Which of the following was NOT a principle of the Non-Aligned Movement?

• Economic cooperation

• Isolationism

• Softening rivalries

• Neutrality

Which of the following was a key reason for the decline in NAM's relevance?

• Economic instability

• Alignment with the United States

• Increased isolationism

• The end of the Cold War

Why did India's involvement in the Non-Aligned Movement face criticism?

• For promoting isolationism

• For ignoring decolonizing nations

• For pursuing its own national interests

• For aligning with the United States

What role did India play in the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War?

• Promoting isolationism

• Mediating international disputes

• Ignoring decolonizing nations

• Aligning with the Soviet Union

Which leader was NOT one of the original founders of the Non-Aligned Movement?

• Josip Broz Tito

• Winston Churchill

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What was a significant contribution of Sukarno to the Non-Aligned Movement?

• Promoting Arab nationalism

• Leading the BADUM conference

• Nationalizing the Swiss canal

• Aligning with the Soviet Union

Which leader was known for promoting Arab nationalism within the Non-Aligned Movement?

• Josip Broz Tito

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

What was the focus of the Havana Declaration in 1979?

• Promoting isolationism

• Aligning with the United States

• Supporting the Soviet Union

• Emphasizing sovereignty and territorial integrity

What was a key economic development associated with the Non-Aligned Movement?

• The Warsaw Pact

• The Truman Doctrine

• The Marshall Plan

• The New International Economic Order