During the Cold War, a number of countries in the Third World (now referred to as the ‘Developing World’, in a more polite or modern way) fell under the sway of one of the two superpowers at the time: the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Some countries, like Egypt, at times played off of both sides to their own advantage. Yet there was another political bloc of developing nations that mostly resisted falling into either of the political spheres of the time: the Non-Aligned Movement. Many of these nations were former colonies of European powers or Japan. Seeing the Soviet communist system as oppressive, contrary to their cultures/religions, or economically unfeasible, many countries rejected offers of integration into the “Red Bloc” led by the Soviet Union. However, the racism and extreme capitalism of the USA, along with its increased friendliness towards the former colonial powers of Europe, seemed to contradict the independence-minded nature of the American Revolution that was so admired by figures like Ho Chi Minh. Countries like India, Lebanon, Indonesia, Cuba, and Yugoslavia, belonged to this group. Overall, though, it proved ineffective. Economic and industrial development in many of these countries is poor or stagnant. Many of them fell into authoritarianism, while others eventually sided with one of the two superpowers. Nowadays, after the collapse of the USSR, it remains ineffective. However, there are numerous reasons the Non-Aligned Movement can be reformed and resurgent in the coming years. The colonial powers of Europe transformed into the European Union, which is officially devoted to assisting in the development of impoverished countries and fighting for human rights. But with Brexit and a stagnant economy, the EU has fallen into decline. The United States is now governed by Donald Trump, a figure who knows little about governing and engages in harmful, bigoted, and isolationist rhetoric that is in the process of being transformed into government policy. Russia is in some ways a resurgent power, but is hardly a source of stability or a force to rely upon for developing countries. Its economy is in decline, its population rapidly aging and facing increasing social problems, and its militarism a disturbing tool of imperialism. China—which faces similar demographic and social issues as Russia—is engaging in similar neocolonial economic policies in less fortunate countries that Europe engaged in decades ago. While two or three decades ago there may have been some semblance of a “role model” figure to guide the Third World, this is not the case today. But in the decades since the end of the Cold War, some developing countries have advanced significantly, and have a lot to offer other nations in their situation. Israel is already engaged in what could be interpreted as a major political realignment. As left-wing Europeans (and other Westerners) drift away from Jerusalem and towards Ramallah, the Jewish state increasingly seeks to fortify its ties with Asian and African countries, often based on mutual interests and past cultural and diplomatic relations. It has increased trade and signed major arms deals with India, a state that once always backed the Arabs in international organizations, but now largely abstains from anti-Israel UN resolutions. Similarly, Israel’s agricultural and economic expertise and assistance to Africa has allowed for the cultivation of closer ties with the African Union. Common history and interest could bring countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa closer to Israel. The Jewish people, like many peoples of the Third World, were victims of colonialism and empire. India and African countries like Kenya have fallen victim to Islamist terror over the past two decades—something Israel has had to battle since its inception in 1948. Similarly, the regimes in Central Asian countries seek to retain their independence while also staving off increasing extremist voices within. Israel can offer not just training in anti-terrorism for these countries’ military forces, but also security barriers and border fences—similar to that which exists in Judea & Samaria—to scale back the ability of terrorists to infiltrate stable and free countries. And while all of these countries enjoy strong partnerships and relationships with the dominant world powers, they also seek to retain their independence rather than being vassals of their former colonial masters.