Question

Who were the architects of NAM?

Answer 1

Hint: The Non Aligned Movement included a group of nations who were not associated with any of the major power blocs i.e the USA or the USSR. It was established during the fall of the colonial powers all over the world and the struggle for independence for Asia, Africa, Latin America and others during the cold war.

Complete answer:
The nations that chose to remain independent or neutral during the cold war and not link themselves to any of the major power blocks formed the Non Aligned Movement or NAM. The concept was discussed during the Asia- Africa Bandung Conference held in Indonesia in 1955. The main architects of the Non Aligned Movement were Joseph Tito of Yugoslavia, Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Kwame Nkruma of Ghana and Sukarno of Indonesia.

The first convention of the Non Aligned Movement was held in 1961. The meeting took place in Belgrade, Serbia. The need for the organisation was noted as: national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and ensuring the security of the Non Aligned countries. The main aim of these nations were to fight racism, colonialism, imperialism and any other forms of subjugation.

The main goals of NAM were:
1. Respect for the Principles that have been established by the United Nations and international law.
2. Respect for sovereignty, equality and territorial rights.
3. Respect for the political, economic and cultural diversities of the nations.
4. Non interference regarding the internal affairs of the state.

Note: NAM has several functions. Its headquarters are in Central Jakarta in Indonesia. NAM during the cold war played a massive role in maintaining international peace and integrity. The objectives of NAM like maintenance of world peace, supporting the UN, territorial integrity and equitable world order are some of the most important functions that still makes it an important movement in the world.