Abstract:
Thll artlcle studies Iran's relations with the European Union (EU) from the vle.wpolnt ofCon1tructtvllm In Jntern1tlon1l relations.1be author believes that from the viewpoint of a Conatructtvlst approach,· Iran'• relations with EU can be assessed accordln& to Iran's desired·policy (that 11, continuation of Interaction, on the basis of mutualeconomic and nnanclal prlorltlea), on the one band, and In line with Europe's wU1tn1ness to prioritize the l11ueof Identity over Interests, on the other. The author araues that neaot1atlon1 between Iran and EUcan le1d to ch1n1es on both sides' line of thlnkJn1111 result of mutual Interaction, which can afve rite to profound and batle developments In International security add peace. The author first defines a Comtruetlvtlt approach In International relatlou and while 1nalyzln1.. - lran'U~lll'wlth the Europe1n Union from I Cqnltruetlvlat slant, triesto provide I new framework for 1a1lyzla1 bllilteral ties. Finally, her:eacbea the conclusion that from I Constructivist viewpoint, continuation oflran-EU ties could contrivene Iran's IOVerelpty because1ccordln1 to the viewpoints of EU members, aoverellJlty of every state would be me1nlnaful In a collective context, but the Islamic Republic of Iran on the contrary Insists on a different Interpretation of Its IdentityIn International arena.
Machine summary:
Finally, her:eacbea the conclusion that from I Constructivist viewpoint, continuation oflran-EU ties could contrivene Iran's IOVerelpty because1ccordln1 to the viewpoints of EU members, aoverellJlty of every state would be me1nlnaful In a collective context, but the Islamic Republic of Iran on the contrary Insists on a different Interpretation of Its IdentityIn International arena.
Constructivists believe in changes in internationalrelations on the basis bf interactionbetween internationaland domesticpolicies and are of the opinion that the international community is created through bilateral interaction, Constructivism lays special emphasis on interactionamong the viewpoints and opinionsof internationalagents in the contextof an internationalcommunity (structure), which can give rise to acceptedbehavioral norms.
Although due to profound cultural, economic and political dependence of the European Union on the United States, they have adopted a so-called 'band-wagoning' policy or the policy of relyingon the hegemonicpower by the EuropeanUnion, it is clear that the European Union is willing to engage in dialogue and achieve a mutual understandingwith the Islamic Republic of Iran as an influential identity in the field of global interactions.
The specific interests of the European Union have been crystallized in a special identity, which makes them expect the Islamic Republic oflran to adapt itself to that special identity as well as norms and principles accepted structurally by the international community as a good ground for fostering mutual understanding and adjustment of ideas and beliefs (an idea which is cherished by Constructivists).