Respondent

Busheva Svitlana Mykolaivna

Theme

The principles of theoretical and methodological conceptualization of ethnic lobby. The Jewish lobby in the United States

Defence Date

25.10.2019

Annotation

The current dissertation proposes an accurate and consistent assessment of the actual construction of a new political reality that is presented by the ethnic Jewish lobby in the United States. Thereby, the study identifies the theoretical dimension of ethnic Jewish lobbying as a unique strategic structure that, in turn, focuses on the creation of new socio-political artifacts that are performed through the lens of constructivist approaches. In this regards, the instrumentalization of changes is viewed through a critical evaluation of political cooperation and communication between interest groups, politicians and public sector of the U.S. Moreover, the political success of Jewish lobby epitomizes the impeccable example of strategic perfectionism and scrupulous achievement of constructivist goals in the political system of a democratic country.

The creation of new cultural customs and artifacts is defined as a certain historical phenomenon that occurred as a result of a combination of two theories that involve eschatological Judaism and progressivism. Therefore, the American perception of Jewish ideologies is, to some extent, similar to the authentic matter of progressivism that reflects eschatological ideas. Consequently, eschatological Judaism and progressivism are intertwined in a quintessential interpretation of the world order that depends on chosen nations. Furthermore, the roots of Jewish assumptions are considered to be the background for the American social philosophy that included a notion about the progressive nation that was aimed to lead the world’s society to the ubiquitous state of democracy and peace. In turn, the similar notion about the uniqueness of Jewish nation is reverberated in theory of eschatological Judaism.

The historical blend of cultural and political interests unifies Jewish and American nations. Thus, the ideological consensus between American progressivism and eschatological Judaism procreates the new socio-cultural foundation for the development of a worldview that is characterized by the pro-Israel position of the U.S as a hegemonic power. This dissertation imbibes the empirical facts that consolidate the theoretical arguments about strategic construction of interests and socio-political dimensions within the U.S. Hence, this analytical investigation proves that pro- Israel lobbying is a method that consists of multi-faceted tools that help to connect objectives of interest groups with the political reality that is acceptable for the general public sector.

In addition, this study covers the issues of social interaction between the multicultural environment and ethnic Jewish lobby that dominates in the political life of the hegemonic international actor. It is noteworthy to state that this dissertation reveals the importance of identity in terms of multicultural reality.  The multicultural environment is mentioned as a backbone of social interactions that subsequently procreate the cultural modification of the American society. Pro-Israel lobby dictates the mutually beneficial aspects for the articulation of key issues that shape domestic and foreign policies of the U.S. Finally, this study offers a plentitude of theoretical suggestions on the use of ethnopolitical strategies and tactics of the Jewish lobby in political theory.

Keywords: ethnic lobbying, the Jewish lobby, social constructivism, multiculturalism, cultural artifact, eschatological Judaism, democracy.

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