Understanding Active Non-Alignment: A Perspective from Heine

In a thought-provoking op-ed published in Corriere della Sera, Italy’s renowned newspaper of record, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, explores the concept of Active Non-Alignment (ANA). Heine’s article sheds light on the evolving dynamics of global politics and the imperative for countries of the Global South to assert their role in shaping international affairs.

Heine emphasizes the significance of ANA as a pragmatic approach to foreign policy, advocating for countries to prioritize their national interests while navigating complex geopolitical challenges. He writes,

“ANA invites major powers to urgently address global problems… instead of engaging in mutual challenges to the detriment of the rest of the world.”

Heine’s op-ed serves as a timely contribution to understanding the shifting paradigms of global governance. Readers interested in gaining deeper insights into Heine’s analysis can access the full article here.