Review article

National Interests and National Security

Vlatko Cvrtila ; Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Shaping national interests is of a strategic and political
significance for a state. ln this process, economic, ideological,
military, cultural and other variable and invariable factors intertwine.
Their realization brings states into contacts with other states. When
one or several interests of one state run counter to the interests
and objectives of another state, conflicts arise. This makes the
protection of interests so vital. States organize the protection of
interests by means of a system of national security. National
interests are values and objectives directed towards the development
of a national community while national security is an activity
organized for their protection. A rational and realistic definition of
national interests as well as of the mechanisms of their protection
are important elements of a state's and international community's
stability.

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Hrčak ID:

110755

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/110755

Publication date:

2.5.1995.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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