Constructivism Theory in International Politics
of international relations that focus mainly on states as the major actors of international relations, constructivism emphasizes the role of non-state actors such as transnational corporations, and NGO (Non-governmental organizations) because they can alter the state behaviors through persuasions, lobbying and shaming. Constructivism also identifies international bureaucracies as the critical entities that pursue their interests through human rights protection and free trade against wishes of the states, which created them. Additionally, the post-cold war discourse in international relations offers various approaches to understanding the international system. The constructivist theory has been identified as one of the examples of international relations theories revealing the dynamic of world politics. The constructivist's theory focuses on the materialists… Continue Reading...
