Liittymättömät

Liittymättömät, also known as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), is an international organization of states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. Founded in 1961 during the Cold War, its core principles include the pursuit of world peace and security, mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and non-interference in the internal affairs of other states. The movement advocates for decolonization, disarmament, and economic development.

The origins of the Non-Aligned Movement can be traced back to the Belgrade Conference in 1961, which was preceded by meetings like the Bandung Conference in 1955. Key figures in its establishment include Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, and Sukarno of Indonesia. These leaders sought a third way in a world dominated by the ideological and geopolitical rivalry between the United States-led Western Bloc and the Soviet-led Eastern Bloc.

Initially, membership was largely composed of developing nations that had recently gained independence. The movement's objectives have evolved over time, adapting to the changing global landscape. While the end of the Cold War significantly altered the geopolitical context, the NAM continues to operate, with its members still advocating for multilateralism, equitable international relations, and the principles of peaceful coexistence and self-determination. The organization holds regular summits and ministerial meetings to discuss global issues and coordinate the positions of its member states.