Stratégiques

Stratégiques is the plural form of the French adjective stratégique, meaning related to strategy and long-term planning. In common usage, the term denotes plans, choices, resources or objectives that influence the overall direction of an actor or organization. The word’s lineage traces to strategic and ultimately to Greek strategia, the art of leading armies.

In military and geopolitics, the term is used to describe grand strategy and operations that shape national or alliance outcomes. Strategic actions operate at a high level and are distinguished from tactical decisions, which address operations and effects at a more immediate or localized scale.

In business and management, stratégiques refers to long-term positioning and how an organization aims to compete in its markets. A strategic planning process typically defines objectives, analyzes external conditions, and allocates resources to sustain competitive advantage. Common elements include market or product strategies, growth strategies, and portfolio decisions, often supported by analytical tools such as SWOT analysis, scenario planning, and roadmaps.

Other domains—policy, technology, sports, and culture—also use the term to indicate long-range planning and coordinated initiatives. The plural form emphasizes multiple strategic elements rather than a single plan, reflecting the complexity of aligning objectives, capabilities, and resources to achieve sustained outcomes.