title: The Evolution of the NAM’s Role in World Affairs During the Cold War Decades
abstract: This chapter deals with the evolution of the international role of the NAM during the Cold War years, a historical period when the movement's influence was at its apex and its worldwide presence was fully recognised and embraced by both great powers and small countries. The strategic choice of non-alignment, boasting its strong non-bloc credentials and independent streak, had evolved from a loose non-aligned group of the 1960s, which brought together a number of countries on a more ad hoc basis,
journal: Institute of International Politics ; Economics eBooks