Chapter 79: A New World Order – The UN and Non-Alignment

As the war concluded, the victors moved to forge a new international body: the United Nations. Adav saw this as a critical arena for India to assert its burgeoning global leadership. Prime Minister Bose, charismatic and articulate, led the Indian delegation to the founding conferences, guided by Adav's meticulous diplomatic strategies.

Unlike the victorious powers, India championed a new vision for the post-war world. Bose pushed for a more equitable global order, advocating fiercely for the rapid decolonization of remaining empires and giving a powerful voice to the aspirations of newly independent nations. He condemned the old spheres of influence and promoted the idea of multilateral cooperation based on mutual respect, not military might.

Crucially, Adav ensured India solidified its "non-aligned" stance. As the nascent Cold War began to brew between the capitalist West and the communist East, India refused to be drawn into either ideological camp. Instead, Bose positioned India as a leader of the "Third World," advocating for independent foreign policies and focusing on economic development rather than military alliances. This strategic non-alignment, a concept years ahead of its historical widespread adoption, allowed India to maintain its diplomatic flexibility, trade with all, and avoid becoming a pawn in the emerging superpower rivalry, all while secretly building its own power base.