Explain factors that led to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Answer: Factors that led to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement are:
1) Right of independent judgment
The newly independent nations were able to keep their own identity by not aligning with any of the power blocs. They wanted to solve their problems themselves without any outside influence.
2) Global tension caused by Cold War
Most of the newly independent countries of Asia and Africa realized that the division of the world into two power blocs was not in their large interest; and this might endanger world peace. These nations felt that by maintaining distance from both the superpowers they would put off the danger of war.
3) Use of moderations in relations to all big powers
The newly independent nations wanted to promote goodwill and cooperation among the nations of Asia and Africa, and to explore and advance their mutual interests by establishing friendly relations with all the nations.