What is Non-Alignment? Examine the advantages of the policy.
Explanation
(a) Non-alignment is a movement comprising mostly the third world or developing countries of Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Europe, etc. The policy is based on neutrality. It makes them to discuss and assess global issues objectively without supporting the East (representing socialism) or the West (representing capitalism)
(b) Advantages of non-alignment:
(i) This body contributes to world issues, especially as it affects member states.
(ii) This movement is contributing to the enhancement of world peace.
(iii) It has contributed to settlement of disputes both locally and internationally.
(iv) This body stood against the division of the world into two opposing camps or blocs.
(v) Non-alignment has supported and contributed to the elimination of all traces of imperialism and neo-colonialism, globally.
(vi) Member nations of this movement are free to pursue their political, economic, cultural and social goals without any interference.
(vii) Non-alignment is opposed to arms race and proliferation of nuclear weapons. It also supports the international efforts at disarmament.
(viii) Member states cherish their independence and believe in sovereign equality of nations and denounce the use of force in suppressing all forms of aggression.
(ix) The movement works toward bridging the economic gap and believe in a system of fairness based on a new international economic order.