Bandung: The Meeting That Terrified the Superpowers | Al Jazeera Originals
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 28, 2026Country: Indonesia
Politics

In 1955, 29 newly independent nations met in Bandung, Indonesia, to reject colonial rule and assert their sovereignty. The meeting inspired a sense of empowerment in the Global South, influencing leaders like Nelson Mandela and Malcolm X. Despite efforts by empires to break this unity through coups and economic pressure, the spirit of Bandung persisted, raising ongoing questions about power and sovereignty.
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