Gorbachev's decision to allow elections with a multi-party system and create a presidency for the Soviet Union began a slow process of democratization that eventually destabilized Communist control and contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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The Non-aligned Movement aimed at establishing a new and equitable international economic, social and political order. The Non aligned Movement(NAM) gave the newly independent countries a way of staying out of the alliances. Countries outside the two blocs, for example, the non-aligned countries played a role in reducing Cold War conflicts and averting some serious crises. Jawaharlal Nehru, one of the key leaders of the NAM played an important role in mediating between the two Koreas, thereby resolving the arousal of conflicts.
Furthermore, India adopted the policy of NAM. As a leader of NAM, India's response to the ongoing Cold War was of two fold:

Firstly, it took particular care in staying away from the two alliances and it acted as a mediator between two rival alliances. India did so for the cause of peace, security and stability. Secondly, it raised its voice against the newly decolonised countries becoming part of these alliances.
Some examples where India exercises the policy of NAM by taking an independent decision are as follows :

i. India led the world protest against Britain, when the Britain attacked Egypt over Suez Canal issue in 1956 and

ii. The bold decision of India refusing to sign the NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) in 1968.

India always tried to activate regional and international organisations, which were not a part of any alliances. India also help in taking measures for the economic development of third world countries, non-aligned, newly decolonised countries to enable them to pursue independent policies.
Thus, India played an active role in keeping the Non-aligned Movement alive and relevant.

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

Operation Infinite Reach was the codename for American cruise missile strikes on Al-Qaeda terrorist targets in Sudan and Afghanistan. For this, the US did not bother of any international law. This operation was ordered by President Clinton in response to bombing of the US embassies in Kenya, Dar-es-Salaam, and Tanzania in 1998.

In response to the 9/11 attacks, the US launched "Operation Enduring Freedom". It was against all those who are suspected to be behind this attack.

(i) The Soviet system had become very bureaucratic and authoritarian, making life Very difficult for the citizens.

(ii) There was lack of democracy. There was no freedom of speech.

As a result of it, people often expressed their dissent in jokes and cartoons.

If the Soviet Union had not disintegrated, it would have affected the world politics in the following manner:

1. Impact of USA: The USA would not have become so powerful and its hegemony would not have been established. It would not be interfering in the world affairs more unilaterally.
2. The Way towards the Third World War: The world would have headed towards a Third World War if there was no disintegration of USSR. The war would have been more devastating and destructive.
3. Formation of new Countries: The disintegration of USSR led to the independence of many countries which were part of erstwhile USSR. This would have not been possible without the disintegration.
4. USA's position in the United Nation Organisation: After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, USA's position in the UNO also became very strong. Almost all the decisions in UNO were taken under the influence of USA. This situation could have been different if there was no collapse of USSR.
5. The Rise of secessionist Movement: Most of the former Soviet Republics which are passing through conflicts and Civil Wars, would not have gone through this agony.
6. The Accumulation of Nuclear Weapons: Accumulation of nuclear weapons would have continued endlessly.
7. The relevance of the Non-Alignment Movement:  The Non-Alignment movement would have been more relevant if there would have not been the disintegration of USSR.

For many developing nations, globalization has led to an improvement in standard of living through improved roads and transportation, improved health care, and improved education due to the global expansion of corporations. However, globalization has had a negative effect on individuals who live in developed nations.

Globalization allows companies to find lower-cost ways to produce their products. It also increases global competition, which drives prices down and creates a larger variety of choices for consumers. Lowered costs help people in both developing and already-developed countries live better on less money.

(i) The Soviet system had become very bureaucratic and authoritarian, making life Very difficult for the citizens.
(ii) There was lack of democracy. There was no freedom of speech.
As a result of it, people often expressed their dissent in jokes and cartoons.