national interests
- plural of national interest.
Example Sentences
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Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its national interests.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Focusing only on national interests without considering these broader relationships could unintentionally worsen instability across the global system.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
Nine of these agencies are within the Defense Department, so they focus mainly on the tactical needs of warfighters, not on broad national interests.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026
But national interests diverge sharply, making any diplomatic breakthrough in Yaounde uncertain, according to experts and diplomats.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
There was no such thing as a permanent international alliance, only permanent national interests.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
