国家形象概念的国际关系学界定

Conceptions of National Image from International Relations

国家形象是一个综合性概念,国际传播学、历史文化学和政治学对其分别有定义和描述,但各有不同的侧重和特点。国际关系学力图涵盖三种学科的要点,从对国家形象的政治学本源"威望"的理解与分析出发,用建构主义理论重新定义国家形象。重新定义更加有助于认清国家形象的构成因素和地位,明确国家形象理论对引导政府决策的重要意义以及在国际关系中的关键作用,影响国家对内对外政策的制定,改善国际关系现状,提高国家的地位和国际影响力,最终实现国家利益最大化。

National Image is a comprehensive conception. Communication Theory, Historial Science of Culture and Politics have specific description and conception of it, but they only pay attention to the emphasis and features in their field. International Relations theories try to cover the main points of above three disciplines and redefine the conception of National Image with Constructivism based on the understanding of ＂prestige＂. Redefinition of the conception of National Image helps to get a clear understanding of National Image which is important to national political decision-making and it has great potential significance in the International Relations theories. Thus it can influence national political decision-making, create an ideal international environment, promote China＇ s international standing and influence and maximize the national interests.