National Defense Directive

The National Defence Directive will therefore be framed in a National Security Strategy, the need for which is evident. This should incorporate the fundamental values and interests, should analyse risks, threats and vulnerabilities as well as their causes, should establish frames of action and contain the bases for providing a comprehensive response that guarantees the protection of the national interests while ensuring respect for the constitutional values and international treaties that Spain has entered into.

The National Security Strategy will be coherent with the strategies adopted by the international organizations of which Spain is a member. A correct alignment with the evolution of the strategic situation should be ensured by means of regular reviews.