Non-Aligned Movement Summits: A History

Jovan Cavoški's book, Non-Aligned Movement Summits, uses newly declassified documents from Serbian, British, Indian, Chinese, Myanmar, U.S., and Soviet archives to show how the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) evolved into the third force of Cold War politics, enveloping most of the post-colonial and non-bloc world. Cavoški follows the evolution of the NAM through its summits and other gatherings, demonstrating how these events were scrutinized by all major powers and had a corresponding effect on their policies. The book provides a fresh perspective on Cold War history and fills a significant gap in the literature, making it an important study for all students and scholars of the Cold War and international history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) emerged as a significant third force in Cold War politics, encompassing a vast majority of post-colonial and non-bloc nations. Jovan Cavoški's book, "Non-Aligned Movement Summits," delves into the evolution of the NAM through its summits and other gatherings, where crucial political decisions concerning the destiny of the Third World were made. These events garnered the attention of all major powers and had a profound impact on their policies. From the Belgrade Conference in 1961 to the final summit in 1989, all major Third World and non-bloc nations convened to assert their independence, activeness, and respect in global affairs. Cavoški highlights the interconnectedness of these summits with events in the relationship between the Eastern and Western Blocs, offering non-bloc actors opportunities to influence the global balance of power. By shifting the focus of 20th-century international history away from the bloc nations and granting developing nations in Africa and Asia due attention, this book offers a fresh perspective on Cold War history and fills a significant gap in the literature. It is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Cold War and international history.

Weight: 628g
Dimension: 161 x 239 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350032095