Versions of Social Constructivism and Perspectives of Neo-Constructivism in the Theory of International Relations

Social constructivism in the international relations theory (IRT) is youngest paradigm, which, together with neorealism and neoliberalism, one of three most popular theoretical patterns among specialists. This paradigm explains global transformations regional noticeable changes by studying social construction reality. Key concepts are identity, which shapes interests actors, intersubjectivity cross-border relations. Constructivism IRT considers norms as a factor that constitutes role standards behavior influence identity choice participants political process. The understanding over time, causes instability However, anarchy for constructivists not inevitable; instead it depends on different cultures practices. main variants classification considered. Leading reviewers, rule, divide into conditional groups, separately mentioning Copenhagen School. first group, “neoclassical constructivism”, according to John Ruggie, included followers Durkheim Weber. second “postmodern had roots Nietzsche’s irrationalism Foucault’s poststructuralism. third “naturalistic rejected necessity choosing between internal external interpretations action order. Emanuel Adler identified groups “neoclassicists”, “linguistic modernists” “supporters compromise synthesis” constructivists. Branching out several directions, was very decade 20th century, but last lost significant part its supporters struggle other theories discipline. That why development science at expense further sociologization intensified attempts renew constructivism. Efforts being made develop due introduction based relationalism, practice actor-network theory, David McCourt tries use book “The New International Relations Theory”. new prefer see improvements appearance number practical constructivist empirical studies tangential recent books Mark Raymond, Shirk Ayşe Zarakol, working mainly genre historical sociology. work neoconstructivist enthusiasts deserves attention specialists subsequent restrained demand public, because needs elimination methodological inconsistencies reinforcement serious data from related disciplines.