National Strategy – Linkage between National Ideal and National Interests

The report examines the main factors, characteristics and elements of national power, the formulation of national interests and objectives, emphasizing the bridging role of national strategy. The national strategy articulates the ways to achieve national goals, where a connection is made with national power. Therefore, the article focuses on working definitions of national power and national strategy, as well as on the linkages between national power, national interests, and national strategy. In addition, the importance of defining the national interests and goals is depicted.