Note On South–South Cooperation and the Need for South Asian Solidarity Against U.S. Hegemony and NATO’s Militarism

Note On South–South Cooperation and the Need for South Asian Solidarity Against U.S. Hegemony and NATO’s Militarism

The All India Peoples Front (AIPF) expresses deep concern over the growing militarization of global politics driven by U.S. strategic establishments and the expanding role of NATO far beyond its original geographical mandate. These developments have intensified global tensions, weakened the authority of the United Nations, and posed serious threats to world peace.

Donald Trump’s rise to political prominence represents one of the most disruptive moments in the history of American foreign policy. His aggressive nationalism, disregard for alliances, hostility toward multilateral institutions, and unpredictable diplomacy have led many observers to describe him as a destabilizing figure bent on dismantling the international liberal order. This order-built after 1945 through NATO, Bretton Woods institutions, free trade, and American-led global governance – has been the backbone of global stability for roughly seven decades.

Yet Trump’s actions, however erratic they may appear, do not simply reflect hostility toward America’s global power. Instead, they reveal a deeper strategic trend the use of disruption, uncertainty and strategic fragmentation to preserve   American supremacy in a rapidly shifting world. In order words, Trump may appear to damage the liberal order, but in practice he reinforces the foundations of American hegemony by weakening emerging rivals, forcing strained alliances into   deeper dependence, and ensuring that global instability strengthens rather than diminishes the centrality of the United States.     

The Conference observes that the countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America—collectively known as the Global South—continue to face unequal financial architectures, coercive security frameworks, and political pressure from dominant powers. In this context, the formation of BRICS is not sufficient but a stepping stone for a multipolar world.  Strengthening South–South cooperation with serious efforts to come out from the orbit of global finance capital is crucial for building an equitable and peaceful world order.

AIPF underscores that South Asia—comprising India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives—faces acute socio-economic distress, communal polarization, and persistent external geopolitical interference. South Asian solidarity is therefore essential not only for regional peace but also for amplifying the collective voice of the Global South.

Accordingly, this Conference resolves the following:

1. To work towards a multipolar and democratic world order where no single power bloc dominates global security or dictates the path of international relations.

2. To strengthen South Asian cooperation and people-to-people solidarity, reducing the influence of external military alliances and ensuring that regional issues are resolved through dialogue and mutual respect.

3. To oppose the expansionist orientation of NATO and the unilateral, interventionist policies of the U.S. establishment, which have destabilized regions and undermined global peace.

4. To advance economic independence through South–South trade, cooperation in local currencies, alternative development banks, and shared technological resources.

5. To defend national sovereignty and the democratic rights of peoples against sanctions, political coercion, regime-change operations, and other forms of external interference.

The Conference reaffirms that AIPF will actively support all initiatives that promote Global South unity, deepen South Asian solidarity, counter militarization, and build a just, peaceful, and democratic international order based on equality, cooperation, and adherence to the United Nations Charter.