Huntington's clash of civilizations

In "The Clash of Civilizations", Samuel Huntington argues that future wars will be fought not between countries, but between cultures.

He posits that cultural identity will be the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War world.

Huntington identifies several major civilizations, including Western, Confucian, Islamic, Hindu, Slavic-Orthodox, Latin American, and possibly African.

The book suggests that misunderstandings and clashes are likely to occur where these civilizations meet, potentially leading to significant global conflicts.

Huntington's thesis has been highly influential but also controversial, sparking extensive debate among scholars and policymakers.

It examines the role of cultural and religious factors in shaping international relations.