Nations (national leaders ruling elites or governing parties) generally profess and seek to protect thenational interestin foreign affairs andpublic interestin domestic affairs.
National interestis the vital needs and fundamental interests of the nation as a whole security liberty justice and welfare which are essential to the
independence prosperity and power of the nation-state.
Public interestis the interest of the entire community that transcends the selfish interests of individuals or groups. It expresses the best long-range interests of the entire nation.
In 300 words please answer the following:
When political actors and governments make decisions should the national interest or the public interest take precedence? Or should they alwaystry to balance the two? Why or why not? Use a specific issue in the public interest and/or the national interest to support your position.
It may be necessary to use outside resources to complete this assignment. If you do please make sure to cite appropriately.