Rethinking International Relations through the Middle East
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https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.23.2026.103.01Keywords:
Middle East, Middle East Studies, IR TheoriesAbstract
This article examines the evolving relationship between the Middle East as a region and the broader field of International Relations (IR) theory. It investigates how different IR paradigms – realism, liberalism, constructivism, postcolonialism, and critical theories – have interacted with or been challenged by the Middle East’s regional dynamics. Drawing primarily from recent scholarship, this work highlights the gap between universal IR theory and region-specific complexities, ultimately proposing a more pluralistic and culturally informed theoretical synthesis.
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