Bandung 1955: What happens when countries stand up to the superpowers?

1 Oct 2026

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Who decides the rules, and who has to live with them?

From US President Donald Trump’s tariffs to war in West Asia, the question of who holds power is as urgent as ever.

In 1955, representatives of 29 Asian and African nations gathered in Bandung, Indonesia, seeking a greater say in their own futures.

The documentary film Bandung: The Meeting That Terrified the Superpowers tells the story of their challenge to the world order and the backlash that followed.

Source: Al Jazeera English / YouTube

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