The United States and Theorization in International Relations: A Critical Perception of Components Including Normative System, Power Politics and Science Production

Theorization is considered an inseparable part of the International Relations field, which includes a major framework of the IR scholars” scientific and epistemic actions and the process of its evolution and progress. On the other hand, the process of theorizing has always been affected by various exogenous/endogenous developments, each of which has brought a range of consequences and results. Among the exogenous developments, the United States” role refers to a specific analytical perspective. In this regard, the main question is “How can the role-playing framework of the United States be explained and described in relation to the process of formation and evolution of international relations theory?” In response, the main hypothesis is that: “To examine and explain how the United States influences the process of formation and transformation of International Relations theorization, it is possible to use the variables such as “the normative and value framework”, “policy needs directed at national interests” and “the ability to produce science”.” To test the hypothesis, the “explanatory/analytical” research method was used, and the theoretical framework is the Sociology of knowledge which is used in the form of a type of interconnection with Foucault”s views. In the conclusion, it is also revealed that any type of reflection and content evaluation regarding the theories of International Relations, especially in the domain of rationalist theories, requires attention to how these theories are linked or influenced by the US hardware and software elements, which refers to the existence of a kind of “contextuality and culture cultivation”.