National power

1. Definition
National Power is the ability or capability of a nation to secure
the goals and objectives of its national interests in relation with
other nations.

2. • Definition
Factors on which National Power of a nation is dependent
called the components or elements or determinants of
national power
• Explanation
There are a number of elements of National Power
Morgenthau has classified these into two parts—
I. permanent and
II. temporary elements

3. Organski has classified these into
• natural and
• social determinants
Geography, resources , population, economic
development, political structures and national morale are
also components of National Power

4. Palmer, Abdul Said, Coulombs etc. have classified these
elements into two parts;
Tangible Elements
Geography, raw material, natural resources, population and
technology are the tangible elements ideology, morale,
leadership, personality, organizational efficiency and quality
of diplomacy are the intangible elements
Intangible Elements
ideology, morale, leadership, personality, organizational
efficiency and quality of diplomacy are the intangible
elements

5. In a simple way we can discuss the following seven
elements of National Power:
1. Geography
2. Natural Resources
(a) Raw Materials
(b) Food
3. Population
4. Economic Development and Industrial Capacity
5. Technology
6. Military Preparedness
7. Ideology
8. Leadership
9. Organization and Quality of Government
10. National Character and Morale