LECTURE 35: INTELLIGENCE IN NATIONAL SECURITY Flashcards
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the general and continuing end for which a nation acts
National Interest
are numerical strengths and character of population, cultural development and character of government, geographical location, resources, economic development, and military potential.
National Power
stems from the character of the people and from the type and stability of the government and the soundness of its foreign policy
Political Strength
stems from a combination of factor such as geographic location, climatic conditions, supply of natural resources, industrial capacity, internal and external communication systems, international trade, and the size, health and technical competence of the population.
Economic Strength
stems from the national unity, the social and moral fiber of the people and the things they believe in, and from the nature and vigor of national institutions-political, social, religious, educational, scientific and cultural
Cultural Strength
is the ability of a nation to exert pressure by armed force in furtherance of national policy
Military Strength