On the other hand, political independence does not mean that there is no external influence from other nations.
4. Promoting economic prosperity--
5. Maintaining or enhancing national prestige and reputation or pride
6. Self- respect or national honor.
Components of National Interest:-
Vital Components:-
1. Physical Identity:- Territorial Identity
2. Political Identity:- politico economic system
3. Cultural Identity:- Historical Values
Non-Vital Components:-
1. Decision Makers
2. Public Opinion
3. Party Politics
4. Sectional or Group Interest
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Diplomacy as a Means of National Interests:
Diplomacy is a universally accepted means for securing national interests. It is through diplomacy that the foreign policy of a nation travels to other nations. It seeks to secure the goals of national interests. Diplomats establish contacts with the decision-makers and diplomats of other nations and conduct negotiations for achieving the desired goals and objectives of national interests of their nation.
The art of diplomacy involves the presentation of the goals and objectives of national interest in such a way as can persuade others to accept these as just and rightful demands of the nation. Diplomats use persuasion and threats, rewards and threats of denial of rewards as the means for exercising power and securing goals of national interest as defined by foreign policy of their nation.
Diplomatic negotiations constitute the most effective means of conflict-resolution and for reconciling the divergent interests of the state. Through mutual give and take, accommodation and reconciliation, diplomacy tries to secure the desired goals and objectives of national