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strategic
Oriented toward long-term planning in order to achieve a specific goal. It describes actions that are part of a larger overall plan.
Die Platzierung der neuen Filiale war eine strategische Entscheidung.
The placement of the new branch was a strategic decision.
The adjective 'strategisch' (strategic) is derived directly from the noun 'die Strategie' (strategy). Anything related to a long-term strategy or plan can be described as 'strategisch' (strategic).
Ein guter Manager muss strategisch denken können.
A good manager must be able to think strategically.
In addition to being used before a noun, e.g. 'eine strategische Position' (a strategic position), 'strategisch' (strategic/strategically) can also be used as an adverb. It then describes how an action is carried out.
Das Team ist bei dem Projekt sehr strategisch vorgegangen.
The team approached the project very strategically.
Common combinations are 'strategische Planung' (strategic planning), 'strategische Ziele' (strategic goals), or 'eine strategische Partnerschaft' (a strategic partnership). These terms are often used in business and politics.
Die beiden Firmen haben eine strategische Partnerschaft angekündigt.
The two companies announced a strategic partnership.
A very common phrase is 'von strategischer Bedeutung sein' (to be of strategic importance). It expresses that something is extremely important for achieving a goal.
Der Hafen ist für die Wirtschaft des Landes von strategischer Bedeutung.
The port is of strategic importance for the country's economy.
political
'politisch' and 'strategisch' can both describe that someone is not acting spontaneously, but has a goal in mind. 'strategisch' emphasizes a plan, often over a longer period of time: you do something in order to achieve a specific goal later. 'politisch' is more suitable when the action is aimed at consideration, power, compromise, or the reaction of other people. So a decision can be strategic because it is part of a plan, and political because it skillfully deals with interests and conflicts.
Für das neue Projekt hat das Team einen strategischen Plan bis zum Sommer entwickelt.
For the new project, the team developed a strategic plan through the summer.
Die politisch vorsichtige Formulierung hilft, beide Seiten im Gespräch zu halten.
The politically cautious wording helps keep both sides in the conversation.