Constructivism in the field of political diplomacy with a cultural dimension represents a hybrid approach, combining rationalist and reflection-based perspectives, which can significantly influence the economic growth and prosperity of a nation. In this context, cultural diplomacy, emerging from constructivism, is a method that emphasizes rationality in political diplomacy by focusing on culture and heritage, creating a new concept in human and sociological domains. This concept is utilized with various epistemological centers and theoretical frameworks in multiple studies to describe joint projects in international relations or governmental initiatives abroad to preserve cultural heritage. The primary objective of this study is to identify the role of constructivism in political diplomacy based on cultural heritage in the relations between Iran and Iraq. This research has been conducted using an analytical-descriptive method. To gather the necessary information, scientific and reference books, articles, theses, mass media, and reputable Iranian and international information websites have been utilized. The findings of the research indicate that in Iran and Iraq, the formation of political diplomacy towards culture (especially religious and Islamic culture) and the establishment of cultural diplomacy as a bargaining tool have opened a gateway for dialogue. The discussion results show that the richness of ancient heritage and the cultural affinities of the two countries have created deep and extensive capacities for exchange and dialogue based on rational constructivism between Iran and Iraq, which, through the use of cultural diplomacy, can lead to the improvement of economic relations.
Mirjafari et al. (Wed,) studied this question.