National security policy is a balancing act between
o sanctions and negotiations.
military force and diplomacy
o diplomacy and embargoes.
o military force and sanctions.

Military force and diplomacy

Explanation:

When talking about national security that means protecting the interests of your country and the people living in it. If another country wants a piece of land, has a trade conflict or shows any other form of interest that would impact the country then firstly they try with diplomacy, and if all else fails then they send in the military.

yes based on alexanders actions he deserved the title of "the great". his empire covered about 3,000 miles and he was able to establish the empire over a 13 year period of time. he was able to conquer many different places. he also defeated the persians. he conquered egypt and developed a city and named it after himself.