A Critical Analysis of the Post 9.11 US-Iran Relationship
Keywords:
9/11, Iran, America, Foreign Policy, Relationships etcAbstract
Theories of international relations is the most suitable lens to see the
relationship among states. As relationships are based on foreign
policies of states, so according to realism the primary factor of foreign
policy are national interests. In contrast, according to constructivism
identity plays important role in shaping foreign policies. And the States
always construct, deconstruct and reconstruct relations with other
states to pursue their national interests. This research study focusses the
significant relationships between Iran and America after 9/11 incident
as well as the consequences.
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