Overview
National power is defined as the sum of all resources available to a nation in the pursuit of national objectives.
National power stems from various elements, also called instruments or attributes; these may be put into two groups based on their applicability and origin - "natural" and "social".
- Natural:
- Geography
- Resources
- Population
- Social:
- Economic
- Political
- Military
- Psychological
- Informational
Key Terms
National Power
is defined as the sum of all resources available to a nation in the pursuit of national objectives.