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What is considered the beginning of the contemporary era in world politics?
The end of the Cold War
Which two countries were the dominant superpowers during the Cold War?
United States and Soviet Union
What movement was seen as a challenge to the dominance of the US and USSR during the Cold War?
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
What was the Non-Aligned Movement's goal in establishing a New International Economic Order (NIEO)?
To attain economic development and political independence
Which event symbolizes the victory of the US in World War II?
American soldiers raising the US flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima
What is one aspect the chapter evaluates concerning India's role in NAM?
Assessment of how successful India has been in protecting its interests through non-alignment
What were the two major centres of power that emerged after the end of the Second World War?
The United States of America and the Soviet Union
How does the chapter view the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in relation to the dominance of the US and USSR?
As a challenge to the dominance of the two superpowers
What was the goal of the non-aligned countries in establishing the New International Economic Order (NIEO)?
To attain economic development and political independence
What is the significance of the two iconic pictures of soldiers raising flags in the chapter?
They symbolize the victory of the US and the USSR in the Second World War
How does the chapter assess India's role in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?
By questioning the success of the policy of non-alignment in protecting India's interests
What event is usually considered the beginning of the contemporary era in world politics according to the chapter?
The end of the Cold War
This chapter provides a background to the entire book, focusing on the end of the Cold War and the beginning of the contemporary era in world politics. It discusses the dominance of the United States of America and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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