"They have become fragmented into clans and sub-clans, in most cases for the defense of local interests or for survival's sake."

Platforms of his election program included a stiff defense of national interests, and 100 euro monthly support of the families with children.

Move towards religious New Idea and principled defense of religious and national interests.

The name Sentinel symbolizes a tough-minded defense of America's fundamental values and national interests.

"The citizens of Serbia have opted for a government that can guarantee the defense of Serbian national interests," he said.

"Let me be clear: our relations will be dominated not by ideology but by the defense of Brazilian interests."

He also sends a useful signal about America's willingness to use appropriate military force in defense of clear national interests.

Yet their esprit de corps as units ultimately derives from shedding blood in the defense of American interests.

Shifting the alliance's emphasis from defense of members' territory to defense of common interests is the strategic imperative.

A defense of factional interests means "there is no central mechanism for defending the common good," he said.