International Legal Aspects of Foreign Policy: Balancing Social Welfare and Strategic Interests in Diverse State Models

Abstract

Introduction: The study's relevance lies in its focus on analysing the international legal aspects of foreign policy, emphasising the research of balancing social welfare and strategic interests in diverse state models. To analyse the transformation of foreign policy in modern conditions, to evaluate the impact of international law on foreign policy and the impact of foreign policy strategies of states on international law, and to examine the leading international legal issues of foreign policy in modern conditions.

Objectives: The article aims to analyse the transformation of foreign policy in modern conditions, assess the impact of international law on foreign policy, and examine the influence of states' foreign policy strategies on international law.

Methods: The study combines complementary general scientific theoretical methods, including analysis, synthesis, and abstraction. The integration of analysis and synthesis ensured an objective and comprehensive examination of aspects of foreign policy relations in the context of the dynamics of international law.

Results: The essay analyses European foreign policy's main prospects and threats. International legal issues related to foreign policy strategies are examined, which is significant as contemporary processes are shaping the formation of a new system of international relations. It is argued that this allows for a fresh perspective on the role of welfare states in the context of their foreign policy and international law. The European Union's foreign policy is analysed and implemented either through the Common Foreign and Security Policy under the leadership of the European Council or via international economic negotiations conducted by the European Commission. A new type of relations among major powers, particularly under Xi Jinping, is characterised. It is identified that the "Belt and Road Initiative" is the main, though not the sole, programme launched by China, one of whose primary objectives is to create an environment of cooperation among states.

Conclusions: The EU's enlargement is an integral part of the development of European integration, and the new wave of EU enlargement will serve as an investment in the continent's security. The doctrine of US foreign policy aims to achieve a safer, more democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the country, its citizens, and the international community.