The Non-Aligned Movement is a group of States which are not formally aligned with or against any of the major power bloc. As for 2012, the movement has 120 members.
The Non-Aligned Movement emerged during the time of decolonization following the Second World War. At the 1955 Bandung Conference in Indonesia {the Asian- African}, the attendees agreed that, the countries of the developing world should abstain from allying with one of the two superpowers {the United State “USA” and the Russia “U.S.S.R”}. The organization was founded in Belgrade, (Yugoslavia) in 1961.
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE NAM.
The current requirements are that the candidate country has displayed practices in accordance with the ten "Bandung principles" of 1955.
1. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.
2. Recognition of the movements for national independence.
3. Recognition of the equality of all races and of the equality of all nations, large and small.
4. Abstention from intervention or interference in the internal affairs of another country.
5. Respect for the right of each nation to defend itself singly or collectively, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations.
6. Refraining from acts or threats of aggression or the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country.
7. Settlement of all international disputes by peaceful means, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations.
8. Promotion of mutual interests and co-operation.
9. Respect for justice and international obligations
The objectives of the NAM
1) To decrease the tension caused by the cold war.
2) To advise and help UNO in maintaining peace more forcefully.
3) To allow member nations to be in a state of neutrality, hence, criticize both power blocs on a Particular action.
4) To enforce human rights.
5) To encourage disarmament.
6) To prevent imperialism from spreading.
