NON-ALLIANCE POLICY AS A PRINCIPLE OF SHAPING THE NATIONAL SECURITY WITH A FOCUS ON THE CASE OF AZERBAIJAN

Abstract

Non-alignment, both as a foreign policy perspective of some particular states is a critical factor of contemporary international relations. The paper focuses on the history of non-alignment policy during the Cold War and after its demise. The evolution of Non Aligned Movement is delineated, the challenges are highlighted and prospects are estimated. The article looks at the current state of the NAM in the face of rapidly changing international order. The paper presents the comparative analysis of Azerbaijan’s security policy as a country pursuing nonalignment policy.

Keywords

• non-alliance policy
• non aligned movement
• balance
• neutral
• organization