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Who started it?
The Non-Aligned Movement was founded in 1961 during the Cold War by leaders like India's Nehru and Yugoslavia's Tito. They wanted countries to avoid taking sides with either the US or the Soviet Union, promoting independence and cooperation instead. This historical context helps explain why countries like India might still value non-alignment today, even when faced with US pressure.
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