Rethinking NAM 2.0 For Developing Countries

The world has changed. Could the Non-Aligned Movement change with it?

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is often associated with the Cold War. But as the global landscape changes, there are calls to rethink its role and what a renewed NAM 2.0 could mean for developing countries.

Our Research Advisor, Prof Jomo Kwame Sundaram, highlights that developing countries share a strong interest in peace and sustainable development. With their voices increasingly limited in major international institutions, a renewed NAM could provide a platform for them to come together around these shared priorities. For developing countries, peace is essential to creating the conditions for economic development.

As he puts it, there can be no development if the world is at war.

Catch the full discussion on the Astro AWANI YouTube Channel.