Elements of National Power
National power is composed of various elements, also referred to as instruments or attributes; these may be grouped into two categories based on their applicability and origin - "national" and "social".
- National :
- Geography.
- Resources.
- Population.
- Social :
- Economic.
- Political.
- Military.
- Psychological.
- Informational.
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