National Interest: Enduring Principle or Evolving Construct in International Relations? Introduction The concept of national interest has long served as a foundational axiom in the theory and practice of international relations. Rooted in realist thought, it is typically understood as the guiding compass of state behaviour in the anarchic international system, reflecting core concerns such … Continue reading Is the concept of national interest a fixed and enduring principle, or does it evolve in response to changing strategic, political, and contextual circumstances?