Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

A 1955 meeting of Asian and African states promoting economic and cultural cooperation and opposing colonialism and neocolonialism.

The process by which colonies gained independence from European powers, reshaping global political order after World War II.

The 1954 battle in Vietnam where French forces were defeated, leading to the end of French colonial rule in Indochina.

Periodic meetings of countries that chose not to formally align with either the United States or the Soviet Union during the Cold War to promote sovereignty and peaceful coexistence.

A political and social movement aiming to unify African countries and people worldwide to promote independence and solidarity.

A nationalist movement aiming to unify Arab countries culturally and politically across the Middle East and North Africa.

1956 invasion of Egypt by Israel, Britain, and France after Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal, leading to international tensions.