The Dynamics of National Power
DYNAMICS OF NATIONAL POWER Borrowed Power can be explained within the context and broad concept of power. Organsky (1968) defines power as “the ability to influence the behavior of others in accordance with one’s own ends”. At the national level, this influence is based on relations between the nations. According to Jablonsky (1997) national power has two main attributes – national and social. Geography, resources, and population constitute the national attribute whereas economy, politics, military strength, psychological, and informational factors form part of social attribute. Jablonsky maintains that whereas national power is a complex concept which cannot be accurately quantified, it nevertheless remains the key factor in developing a national security strategy. The relevance and importance of the constituents of national power depend upon the situation. Notwithstanding the complexity of national power and the various...