КОНЦЕПТ НАЦИОНАЛНОГ ИНТЕРЕСА У ТЕОРИЈИ МЕЂУНАРОДНИХ ОДНОСА
THE CONCEPT OF NATIONAL INTEREST IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY

Summary/Abstract: The national interest is one of the most complex and difficult to define concepts in contemporary political theory and international relations theory. Previous scientific researches and shaping the concept of national interest, indicate that it cannot be observed just theoretically, therefore the most influential representatives of political theory and international relations theory consider it a tool for political analysis as well as the means of political action at the same time. Evolving along with other key concepts of political theory (power, authority, security, etc.)., the concept of national interest has many traditional definitions and contemporary theoretical ranges of understanding of its meaning, which follow its various and diverse classifications. On that path, taking into account the complex and turbulent changes in contemporary international political reality and new achievements of political theory, the concept of national interest remains one of the central themes of modern political thought today and social sciences as a whole. What is certain is that the national interest is objective and subjective category at the same time, it is conditioned by the concept of power (the amount of power that a state has over other countries) and values (which members of the state - all citizens strive for). The main function of the national interest that is defined this way is to encourage the discussion of political decision makers about what the foreign policy strategy of their country should be in a particular context and time.

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