What is a strategy?

Strategy is a concept that has many meanings. This term is understood as a general plan of any activity that covers a large time period, a way to achieve the complex task. It is used in the field of military affairs, in the economy and in other branches of human activity.

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The concept of "strategy" came to us from ancient Greece. Initially, the term served to designate the art of warfare and the construction of troops. Then the scope of use of this word became wider, and at present they call it a well-thought-out business plan (in almost any field). There are many types of strategies.

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State strategy. This is a strategy that determines the direction of changes in the balance of power of social strata at one stage or another of historical development. Usually, the state has a list of certain tasks, based on which the state maintains order in society, regulates the activities of citizens, and also maintains conditions for personal initiative, protects security, property and individual freedom.

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Military strategy. This type of strategy is the science of warfare (the highest manifestation of military art). Military strategy includes both questions of theory and questions of the practice of preparing for war, its planning, and conduct. Military strategy also studies the laws of the war, as part of military affairs.

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Geostrategy. This kind of strategy is a political science that determines the means and methods of achieving the assigned task of a state, or a group of allied states - to maintain and increase its (their) power. Given the current crisis, geostrategy is used to minimize damage and restore initial balance.

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Strategic planning. It is a complex of actions related in space and time. These actions are aimed at the result - the implementation of strategic tasks. This concept is most typical for business and public administration.