Discursive Features of United States Foreign Policy Rhetoric Towards the Middle East
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https://doi.org/10.28925/2412-2491.2024.2214Keywords:
critical discourse analysis, identity, political discourse, power relations, discursive strategies, foreign policy rhetoric, American exceptionalism, the United States, the Middle EastAbstract
In the contemporary international order, marked by increasing global interdependence and complex power relations, understanding the role of the United States as a global actor is crucial. This paper explores the interplay between American identity, discourse, and U.S. foreign policy rhetoric, particularly in its engagement with the Middle East. Rooted in the concept of American exceptionalism, it investigates the selective and strategic nature of U.S. rhetoric towards key Middle Eastern actors. The research integrates linguistics and international relations, with Critical Discourse Analysis as the primary theoretical framework. By addressing research questions concerning American identity, discursive strategies and their linguistic realisations, and rhetorical selectivity, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of U.S. foreign policy rhetoric towards the Middle East.
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