{"id":57116,"date":"2025-10-17T21:18:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=57116"},"modified":"2025-10-18T16:08:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T10:38:34","slug":"nam-should-advance-goals-of-global-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/17-10-2025\/nam-should-advance-goals-of-global-south","title":{"rendered":"NAM Should Advance Goals of Global South"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/IR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Minister of State for External Affairs said that the <strong>Members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)<\/strong> should <strong>harness the initiative to advance the aspirations of the Global South.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He made the statement at the <strong>19th NAM mid-term ministerial meeting <\/strong>and said the members of NAM should \u201cre-purpose\u201d the movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bandung Conference (1955): <\/strong>The concept of non-alignment was formulated during the Bandung Conference, where newly independent nations sought to <strong>avoid entanglement in the Cold War&#8217;s ideological divide.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It was inspired by three world leaders:<\/strong> Nehru of India, Tito of Yugoslavia and Nasser of Egypt.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Belgrade Summit (1961): <\/strong>The first NAM summit in Belgrade formalized the movement, emphasizing support for self-determination, national independence, and opposition to colonialism and imperialism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ten Bandung Principles:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect for fundamental human rights, and the Charter of the United Nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition of the equality of all races and nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-interference in internal affairs of another country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect for the right of each nation to defend itself, singly or collectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abstention from the use of arrangement of collective defense to serve the particular interests of any of the big powers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mutual non-aggression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peaceful coexistence and settlement of disputes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion of mutual interests and cooperation; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect for justice and international obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Governance:<\/strong> It has an <strong>informal governance structure, <\/strong>lacking a permanent secretariat, constitution, or budget.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its governance is based on rotational leadership and decisions are made by consensus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expansion and Structural Changes:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Membership Growth:<\/strong> Starting with 25 members in 1961, NAM has expanded to include over 120 member states, representing nearly two-thirds of the United Nations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jakarta Declaration (1992):<\/strong> The 10th NAM Summit in Jakarta adopted the Jakarta Declaration, which laid out future priorities, including enhancing South-South cooperation and addressing common issues like poverty, foreign debt, and population growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Relevance of NAM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Platform for the Global South: <\/strong>NAM represents developing countries, giving them a collective voice in international forums like the UN, WTO, and climate negotiations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Addressing North-South Divide: <\/strong>NAM highlights issues of economic inequality, foreign debt, poverty, and technology access.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourages South-South cooperation to reduce dependency on developed countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintaining Strategic Autonomy: <\/strong>Even in a multipolar world, NAM allows member states to avoid being forced into military or strategic blocs.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports independent foreign policy and non-alignment with major power rivalries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promoting Peace and Conflict Resolution: <\/strong>NAM continues to advocate for disarmament, peaceful resolution of conflicts, and decolonization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic and Development Cooperation: <\/strong>NAM\u2019s focus has shifted from purely political to economic development, trade, and technology sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges and Limitations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Declining Relevance Post-Cold War: <\/strong>After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the bipolar global structure disappeared, reducing NAM\u2019s original strategic purpose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diverse Membership: <\/strong>Includes over 120 member states with varying political, economic, and strategic interests.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This diversity often makes consensus difficult, especially on critical issues like conflicts or global policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Enforcement Capacity: <\/strong>NAM decisions are non-binding, based on consensus and moral authority rather than legal obligations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relevance in a Multipolar World: <\/strong>In today\u2019s multipolar global order, new alliances like BRICS, G20, and regional blocs play a larger role.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NAM\u2019s traditional political influence has diminished, especially in security and defense matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance of NAM for India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic Autonomy:<\/strong> NAM allows India to maintain an independent foreign policy without being tied to any major power bloc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platform for the Global South: <\/strong>Provides India a forum to voice concerns of developing countries on global platforms like the UN and WTO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promoting Peace and Security:<\/strong> NAM helps India advocate for disarmament, conflict resolution, and peaceful coexistence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for Global Governance Reforms:<\/strong> India leverages NAM to push for reforms in the UN Security Council and international institutions to enhance representation of developing nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balancing Global Power Dynamics:<\/strong> NAM provides India flexibility in engaging major powers without formal alignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical and Diplomatic Credibility: <\/strong>India\u2019s founding role in NAM strengthens its diplomatic influence and reinforces its image as a responsible leader of the Global South.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has evolved in structure and purpose since its inception, but now faces an existential crisis due to emerging global coalitions and rapid technological changes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While NAM\u2019s Cold War-era role has changed, it remains relevant as a platform for the Global South, promoting economic cooperation, strategic independence, and addressing inequality in global politics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/152361\/OPS\/GEIF0KH47.1+G6RF1Q3F4.1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Context<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The Minister of State for External Affairs said that the Members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) should harness the initiative to advance the aspirations of the Global South.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Bandung Conference (1955): The concept of non-alignment was formulated during the Bandung Conference, where newly independent nations sought to avoid entanglement in the Cold War&#8217;s ideological divide.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/17-10-2025\/nam-should-advance-goals-of-global-south\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm 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