+**Defense policy** outlines how a state protects its [National Security](/wiki/national_security) from external threats. It shapes a nation's [Military Strategy](/wiki/military_strategy) and resource allocation for protection.
+## See also
+- [Foreign Policy](/wiki/foreign_policy)
+- [Geopolitics](/wiki/geopolitics)
+- [Diplomacy](/wiki/diplomacy)
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