What is meant by Nam?

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), international organization dedicated to representing the interests and aspirations of developing countries. In the early 21st century the Non-Aligned Movement counted 120 member states.

What caused Non-Aligned Movement?

The Non-Aligned Movement had its origins in the 1947 Asian Relations Meeting in New Delhi and the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung, Indonesia. India also participated in the 1961 Belgrade Conference that officially established the Non-Aligned Movement but Nehru’s declining prestige limited his influence.

When did the Non-Aligned Movement began?

September 1, 1961
Non-Aligned Movement/Founded

What are the aims and objectives of Non Alignment Movement?

The 2 objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement were: i) Self-determination, national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity of the States and non-adherence to trilateral military pacts so as to realize independence of non-aligned countries from country or block influences and rivalries.

Who formed Nam?

Bringing together Sukarno, U Nu, Nasser, Nehru, Tito, Nkrumah and Menon with the likes of Ho Chi Minh, Zhou Enlai, and Norodom Sihanouk, as well as U Thant and a young Indira Gandhi, the conference adopted a “declaration on promotion of world peace and cooperation”, which included Zhou Enlai and Nehru’s five principles …

What is the NAM region?

NAM is an abbreviation that stands for the North American region. It is used by international institutions and businesses when dividing the world into regions. Depending on the system they use, NAM can refer to all countries on the continent of North America or only the USA and Canada, sometimes including Mexico.

Who formed NAM?

What are the achievements of NAM?

Achievements of NAM

• The most important achievement of NAM movement was that it initiated an active international struggle for global peace at height of cold war and militarism.
• Since NAM had greater acceptance among the newly emerging independent nations, it prevented bipolarisation of world to great extent.

Why Nam stands as a challenge to bipolarity during Cold War?

(i) It stayed away from the two alliances. (ii) It raised its voice against the newly decolonised countries from becoming part of these alliances. (iii) India favoured active intervention in world affairs to soften Cold War rivalries.

What is the relevance of NAM today?

It remains a strong pillar of support for developing countries fighting against racism, occupation and neo-colonialism. NAM also takes up social and economic issues, so its coordination on these issues with the G77 and China can yield positive results.

What is Nam EMEA and APAC?

APAC/EMEA/LAD/NA: all terms for geographical regions. APAC—Asia Pacific; EMEA—Europe, Middle East and Africa; LAD—Latin America Division; NA—North America.