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What was the main reason for the emergence of the concept of Non-Alignment?
Reaction against the system of military alliances - a natural consequence of the Cold War between the two Power Blocs.
What was the primary motivation behind the freedom movements of Asian and African countries?
Intense nationalism and the preservation of their freedom.
What was the economic condition of the countries of Asia and Africa that contributed to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement?
Poor and underdeveloped, needing financial and technical assistance.
Who were the two Power Blocs that influenced the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement?
The United States and the former Soviet Union (Russia).
What was the need that played a crucial role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement?
The need for peace without which there could not be real development.
According to Jawaharlal Nehru, what does non-alignment not mean?
Passivity of mind or action, and submission to what is considered evil.
What does non-alignment mean for nations in the context of the text?
Judging each issue on its own merits and not aligning with either superpower.
Where did the Non-Aligned Movement originate?
Bandung Conference (1955)
What was the aim of the non-aligned nations in relation to the Cold War?
To keep away from the Cold War and not align with either power bloc.
What did the non-aligned leaders seek in terms of their identity?
An identity separate from the two power blocs.
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