The Spirit of Bandung: In 1955, representatives from nations across two continents convened at the first ever Asia-Africa conference, held in Bandung, Indonesia. That first summit was a statement of principle – world regions, under the constraints of imperialist or colonial powers, could indeed assert themselves on a global stage outside the sphere of Western influence. In the midst of a global ideological struggle, between capitalism and communism, the first Asia-Africa conference helped to guide a new philosophy of human rights for colonized nations, one that would bring about an international culture of justice and peace. However, this editorial suggests that 50 years later, the promise that emerged from the initial conference has faded, and Asian and African leaders have lost their bearings on the principles that the conference aimed at creating. To better handle the new dynamics of global ideology in the war on terror and other pressing political and economic issues of the new century, Asia and Africa must recommit to the spirit of unity and strength created at Bandung. – YaleGlobal. Read the article
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:20:20 +0000
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