national interest

American  

[nash-uh-nuhl in-trist] / ˈnæʃ ə nəl ˈɪn trɪst /

noun

plural

national interests

1. the interest, concern, or benefit of the whole nation as opposed to that of any particular group, party, etc., within the nation, especially with reference to international affairs or global economy.

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Example Sentences

He added that "this will not be easy" but said it was in the UK's national interest for the strait to reopen.

From BBC

"It is increasingly clear that as the world continues down this volatile path, our long-term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe and with the European Union," he said.

From BBC

The statement said the Maldives government would "pursue all available avenues for a formal submission" to the ICJ and continued to "assess all lawful means to uphold the national interest".

From BBC

Burke said in a statement that the government was "acting in the national interest amid rapidly changing global conditions", noting that the measure would allow "time to assess the situation properly, while still allowing flexibility in limited cases".

From BBC

“He didn’t much like the United States but he believed that it was in Iran’s national interest to reach a credible agreement,” said Richard Nephew, who negotiated with Araghchi on the nuclear deal and later under Joe Biden.

From The Wall Street Journal