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national security

national security refers to a collective term encompassing both national defense and foreign relations of the United States with the purpose of gaining:  a. A military or defense advantage over any foreign nation or group of nations; b. A favorable foreign relations position; or c. A defense posture capable of successfully resisting hostile or destructive action from within or without, overt or covert.

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