The role of the U.S. Congress in formulating the Iran nuclear deal
https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6339-2024-4-131-144
Abstract
This article investigates the role of the U.S. Congress in constructing American foreign policy on Iran by implementing the institutional theory. The author emphasizes the decreased role of the legislative power in U.S. foreign policy decision-making, although the legislative branch has retained such functions as shaping the policies regarding war and peace, oversight of the executive branch, ratification of treaties, and regulation of international trade, including economic sanctions. In particular, Congressional legislative acts on Iran reflect broad bipartisan consensus on the sanctions issue. At the same time, the analysis of Congressional hearings (2009–2023) on the Iran nuclear agreement indicates that the U.S. Democratic Party did not come to a coherent stance on Iran, while the Republican Party’s support for sanctions remained unwavering.
About the Author
Albert A. Novikov
Russian State University for the Humanities
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Albert A. Novikov, master’s degree student,
bld. 6, Miusskaya Sq., Moscow, 12504.
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Novikov A.A. The role of the U.S. Congress in formulating the Iran nuclear deal. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin Series "Political Science. History. International Relations". 2024;(4):131-144. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6339-2024-4-131-144
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