Neutralism: Similar to non-alignment, neutralism refers to a policy of neutrality and non-involvement in the conflicts between the major powers. Neutral countries aim to maintain friendly relations with all sides and avoid taking sides.
Third World: This term originated during the Cold War to describe countries that were not aligned with either the United States or the Soviet Union. Many of these countries were former colonies seeking independence and often faced economic challenges.
Bandung Conference: The Bandung Conference was a meeting held in 1955 in Bandung, Indonesia, where leaders from newly independent Asian and African nations gathered. The conference marked an important moment for non-aligned states as they sought to establish their own voice on the world stage.