In a story for The Conversation, John Ciorciar, an associate professor of public policy at U-M, explains the policy of nonalignment in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The faculty expert provides insights on the origin of the concept and how the strategy has been utilized by global leaders since the 1950s. Ciorciar also discusses the implications for nonalignment strategies and the potential challenges they pose for international security.
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