(DoD) The foundation for the development of valid national objectives that define US goals or purposes. National security interests include preserving US political identity, framework, and institutions; fostering economic well-being; and bolstering international order supporting the vital interests of the United States and its allies.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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