Question

What were the main objectives of the Non-alignment Movement?
A)To advocate peaceful settlement of international disputes.
B)To oppose the use of force and the use of nuclear weapons.
C)To protect human rights and to protect the environment.
D)All of the above

Answer 1

HINT: The Non-alignment Movement took place at the Asian-African Bandung Conference held in Indonesia in 1955. In the 21st century the Non-alignment Movement counted 120 member states.

Step by step answer: When the Cold War broke out, it divided the world into two power blocs- one led by Soviet Union and one led by the United States. The newly independent States that did not officially align themselves with either the Soviet Union or the United States formed an organization, who sought to remain neutral and independent.
The Non-alignment Movement under the leadership of Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Sukarno of Indonesia and Kwame
Nkrumah, held its first conference in 1961 known as the ‘ Belgrade Conference’. As this international body voiced the actions and aspirations of developing countries.
Throughout history, the organization has played a crucial role in the preservation of world peace and security. In spite of cultural, social and economic diversity,the movement continues to address the inequalities of the world economic order along with discussing international cooperation and peace.
Looking at the options given:
a)To advocate peaceful settlement of international disputes, the countries have shown their ability to resolve differences and found a common ground for mutual cooperation.
b)To oppose the use of force and nuclear weapons by respecting the integrity and sovereignty of all nations.
c)To protect human rights and protect the environment by recognizing the equality among all citizens and the nations, both vast and small.
d)All of the above is the correct option.

NOTE: The “quintessence of the Non-alignment Movement”, was to formulate its own position independently in international politics and not to play passively. The main goals and ideals of the movement are known as “Ten Principles Of Bandung” as they were proclaimed at the conference only.