National Interest & Foreign Policy What is national interest?
How important are the following? Physical safety and personal security? Economic well-being and future prosperity? Values, beliefs, and culture?
What is National Interest? Interest – a benefit or advantage Nation – related to a nation Actions that benefit a nation Ex. Providing economic prosperity, security, and safety; protecting beliefs and values
3 Main Aspects Economic Prosperity Security and Safety Beliefs and Values Security and Safety Economic Prosperity