divergent strategic interests

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Situations where different parties or nations have fundamentally opposing long-term goals, priorities, or approaches to policy and security, often leading to conflict or disagreement.; A divergence in the specific objectives or methods that states or organizations pursue to achieve their national or organizational security and economic well-being.

💬 Examples

  1. The treaty failed because the two superpowers had divergent strategic interests regarding the control of the region's resources.

  2. Divergent strategic interests between Washington and Brussels were highlighted by their differing responses to the new trade regulations.