The strategy in the foreign policy and the realization of national interests: essence and meaning.

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to determine the essence and significance of the strategy and tactics in foreign policy and the realization of the national interests of the state. It is noted that the development and effective functioning of the modern state is impossible without a definite strategy. The realization of national interests and national security must also be subject to specific strategies of action. A coherent political strategy developed is one of the key factors for effective domestic and foreign policy. The emphasis is placed on the fact that the problem is also the integration of tactical moves and the strategic concept of action, the mismatch of which can lead to structural crises, including military-political character. The definition of concepts «strategy», «political strategy», «political tactics», «strategic planning» is given. The concept of strategy is investigated from different points of view. The category «art of permissible» is considered. Peculiarities of political strategy are defined.

The focus is on the category of strategic planning. It is noted that strategic planning contributes to the solution of a number of organizational tasks, listed these tasks. These are the main features of strategic planning. The relationship between the categories «politics» and «strategy» is established. Described some differences in the political strategy of tactics, according to research by domestic scientists. It was emphasized that the concepts of foreign policy development and the separation of the main national interests, as well as the construction of their priority, are the most important strategic task for the effective development of the state. It is noted that exactly in these directions the importance of strategy and strategic planning in the political and foreign policy spheres is highlighted, and strategic interests are gaining a special role here.

The main features of an effective strategy in the foreign policy of the state are singled out: compulsory compliance of strategy and tactical actions; definition of a specific foreign policy course in accordance with strategic and tactical actions; ideological support for the foreign policy strategy; the presence of «points of control», that is, the achievement of certain «intermediate» goals; definition of concrete strategies for the realization of national interests; conformity of the purpose of means of its achievement; the stability of the political situation; rational foreign policy partnership; control over decision making.