The core tenets of Non-Alignment include: 1. Non- commitment to military alliances India refused to join either the US-led NATO or the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact during the Cold War. 2. Independence in foreign policy decision-making Foreign policy is guided by national interests rather than by dictates of external powers or blocs. 3. Peaceful co-existence and cooperation Advocating for peaceful resolution of disputes and fostering international cooperation. 4. Opposition to colonialism and racism Supporting liberation movements and anti-apartheid struggles. While Non-Alignment promotes peaceful relations and cooperation, it does not mean being neutral on issues of injustice or violation of international law. India has historically taken positions on various global issues.