Question Q3GS2GS1
[Inferred: Discuss the Non-Aligned Movement - its role in reflecting aspirations of the developing world during the Cold War]
Introduction
During the power politics of cold war post 1950s, the non-alignment movement championed by India Yugoslavia & Egypt strived to present a third alternative besides USA & USSR.
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Main Body
Reflecting Aspirations of the Developing World:
1the NAM unified countries to remain neutral and not join the capitalist or communist bloc.
2it ensured that recent democracies do not fall to neo-colonial tactics of the 2 super powers and undermine their sovereignty
3it strived to protect new nation states from becoming battlegrounds for proxy wars
@ Afghanistan, Vietnam
4it ensured that past colonial status priorities their developmental needs instead of getting involved in blue postles.
5To achieve these goals, NAM provided institutional & policy support via regular summits (every 3years)
6There is power in numbers , as a collective blue (3rd world)the post colonial states were able to protect themselves from the pretext pursue to join the 2 power blocs.
7NAM also reflected India's desire to prevent leadership to the countries of the global south.
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Conclusion
While NAM served its purpose, the contemporary era is of misalignment as highlighted by External Affairs Minister, India thus must develop a multi-vector policy to become a Vishwa guru.
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- Clear identification of NAM leaders
- Connects to broader Cold War context
- Specific examples of proxy wars
- Explains protection of newly independent nations
Topper
Ashi Sharma
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
Non-Aligned Movement and Foreign Policy
Writing Stats
198
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical and explanatory
Tone