A group of states which are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc forms the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The organization was founded in Belgrade in 1961. After the second World War, the world was bi-polar with two super powers vying to hold the maximum authority. But several countries like India, Indonesia etc at that point of time had just gained their independence from colonial rule and refused to align with either of the super powers leading to NAM. Four objectives of NAM have been outlined below –

• To preserve the independence of the newly decolonized nations in Asia and Africa through opposition of colonialism, imperialism and racial discrimination and advocating sovereign equality.

• To aim for peaceful settlement of international disputes and promote friendly relations between countries and eliminate factors that may lead to war.

• To oppose use of nuclear weapons and military force in the international arena.

• Protection of human rights and the environment and strengthening the United Nations Organisation to achieve this.