A constructivist’s approach to a UN alien ambassador would be cautious, but open-minded. A constructivist would emphasize the importance of being patient and understanding the policies and intentions of these beings before making a decision on how to treat them, and what course of action to take. An important factor in the relations between our world and that of the aliens, from a constructivist’s point of view, is the hope that they will recognize our efforts in attempting to work with them. This ambassador would accomplish the task by listening and working with them to ensure that whether through trade, or simple coexistance, these relations would be beneficial for everyone involved.
A slightly different viewpoint about an appointment of an ambassador to the aliens would be from a realist’s perspective because the ideals of realism are not as focused of the importance of international institutions, and an ever-changing global structure. The values of realism are more invested in the safety of individual nations, and therefore the citizens of those nations. A realist would suggest military input, and would attempt to develop some sort of agreement with the aliens to ensure that our safety would never be at risk. Personal gain, after safety, is the most important factor that would be of significance in this situation. The realist would then search for some natural resource or form of technology that could be gained from this outside life. Contrary to the constructivist’s beliefs, the realist believes that the global structure is generally unchanging, and the introduction of a new life could shift our balance therefore, is it crucial for nation states to protect their own self-interests and security, even if the alien life is relatively harmless, and diplomatic.
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