Why did India adopt non-alignment? Write a note on the emergence of two political blocs.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for reasons behind India's adoption of a non-alignment policy and requesting a note on the emergence of two major political blocs during the Cold War, which are significant concepts in modern history.
Answer
India adopted non-alignment to avoid Cold War conflicts. The US and USSR led the two blocs.
India adopted non-alignment to avoid entanglement in Cold War bipolar conflicts, aiming to preserve its sovereignty and promote peace. The emergence of two political blocs, Western (led by the US) and Eastern (led by the USSR), intensified global geopolitical tensions, leading to the Cold War.
Answer for screen readers
India adopted non-alignment to avoid entanglement in Cold War bipolar conflicts, aiming to preserve its sovereignty and promote peace. The emergence of two political blocs, Western (led by the US) and Eastern (led by the USSR), intensified global geopolitical tensions, leading to the Cold War.
More Information
India's non-alignment was strategic, aiming for geopolitical flexibility and promoting international cooperation. The emergence of the US and USSR blocs divided the world, creating a 'hot' ideological conflict despite no direct military confrontation between the superpowers.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume non-alignment meant no political alliances at all, but it was focused on military independence.
Sources
- India and the Non-Aligned Movement - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Non-Aligned Movement - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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