Question 1

What is the National Capability Framework?

Accepted Answer

The National Capability Framework is an open-source taxonomy that defines and categorises 250+ measurable national capabilities across three dimensions: Hard Capability (physical and material power), Soft Capability (human, social and institutional power), and Economic Capability (financial and productive strength). It is organised through Dimensions, Domains, Capability Groups and individual Capabilities, and is designed for policymakers, researchers and strategists.

Question 2

What are the three dimensions of national capability?

Accepted Answer

The three dimensions are: (1) Hard Capability — physical and material power including technology, infrastructure, defence and energy security; (2) Soft Capability — human, social and institutional power including governance, education, culture and diplomacy; and (3) Economic Capability — financial and productive strength including trade, finance, innovation and productive capacity.

Question 3

How many capabilities does the GINC framework include?

Accepted Answer

The GINC National Capability Framework defines over 250 discrete, measurable capabilities organised across 9 strategic domains and three foundational dimensions of national power. The 2026 edition includes expanded coverage of emerging technology domains and revised economic capability indicators.

Question 4

Who created the National Capability Framework?

Accepted Answer

The framework was created by GINC (Global Intelligence and National Capability), a collaborative research initiative focused on developing shared, open-source frameworks for understanding national capability in the 21st century.

National Capability Atlas

An Open-Source Framework for National Capability