The presented study examines the ideological and value
space of the Middle East and identifies the key characteristics of this subsystem
of international relations in the context of the global transformation of
the modern world order. The author’s definition of the concept “ideologeme”
is presented, which is a stable conceptualized ideological and value construct
formulated by the state with the aim of proclaiming or achieving certain national
interests.
Also, as part of the study, an experimental mathematical model was
proposed for analyzing and assessing the potential for states to implement
ideologies. The model is based on the principle of minimum-maximum normalization
of four main parameters-potentials of states – economic and military
power, the soft power index and the human development index. The proposed
model was tested in the Middle East subsystem of international relations.
Based on the results of the assessment and analysis of the potential of
states, a system of typology of countries was formulated using a logical and
mathematical method based on a combination of strong and weakened potentials.
A conclusion is drawn about the importance of studying the ideological
and value potential of states within the framework of individual subsystems
of international relations, since for Russia this opens up new horizons for
strategic planning and makes it possible to strengthen its position on the
negotiation track.
Acknowledgments. The article was prepared as part of the scientific
project No. 123091200078-3 “Russia and the Non-West in conditions of transformation
of ideological and value configuration of world order” at the Institute
of Scientific Information for Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of
Sciences based on the results of the selection of scientific projects supported
by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
and the Expert Institute of Social Research.
Middle East, ideologems, ideas, values, interests, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, experimental model, system of international relations, polycentric world order