The 1955 Asian–African (“Bandung”) Conference brought 29 newly independent countries together for a historic summit in Bandung, Indonesia (April 18–24, 1955).  In the shadow of recent decolonization and an intensifying Cold War, these leaders collectively condemned colonialism and racial discrimination, pledged support for anti-colonial struggles, and agreed on economic and cultural cooperation .  They adopted … Continue reading The Bandung Conference and the Cold War: Neutrality or a Third Force?