Non-aligned movement summits: a history

"Using newly declassified documents from Serbian, British, Indian, Chinese, U.S., and Soviet archives, Non-Aligned Movement Summits shows how the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) gradually evolved into the third force of Cold War politics, enveloping most of the post-colonial and non-bloc world. Jovan Cavouaski follows the evolution of the NAM through its summits and other gatherings, during which major political decisions pertaining to the destiny of the Third World were made. These events were scrutinized by all major powers and had a corresponding effect on their policies. From the Belgrade Conference in 1961 until 1989, all major Third World and non-bloc nations met to demonstrate to the Eastern and Western Blocs that they were independent, active and respected participants in world affairs. Cavouaski shows how these summits were also closely related to events occurring in the relationship between the two blocs, providing opportunities for non-bloc actors to influence the global balance of power. By moving the focus of 20th-century international history away from the bloc nations, and instead giving developing nations in Africa and Asia due attention, this book provides a fresh perspective on Cold War history and fills a significant gap in the literature. It is an important study for all students and scholars of the Cold War and international history."--

Cover -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Series Editor's Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 The Historical Meaning of Non-Alignment -- 2 Setting the Stage: the 1961 Belgrade Conference -- 3 'Afro-Asianism' vs. Non-Alignment: the 1964 Cairo Conference -- 4 Taking a New Turn: the 1970 Lusaka Conference -- 5 The Third World Strikes Back: the 1973 Algiers Conference -- 6 Searching for a New Order: the 1976 Colombo Conference -- 7 For the Soul of the NAM: the 1979 Havana Conference -- Epilogue: 'A House Divided Against Itself' -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.