Legal Definitions - nonaligned state

A nonaligned state is a country that has joined together with other similar countries to improve its political and economic position in the world. These countries are usually less developed and have declared their independence from both the western and Soviet blocs during the Cold War. The movement of nonaligned states began in 1961.

• India
• Indonesia
• Egypt

India, Indonesia, and Egypt are examples of nonaligned states. These countries have formed alliances with other nonaligned states to improve their political and economic position in the world. They have declared their independence from both the western and Soviet blocs during the Cold War and have chosen to remain neutral in international conflicts.