John Gantner
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PhD student in Political Science at the University of Kentucky
International Relations, Strategy, Diplomacy, and Conflict
PhD student in Political Science at the University of Kentucky
International Relations, Strategy, Diplomacy, and Conflict
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Samuel Huntington’s ideas have been mocked by those who insist his concept of civilization is too incoherent to meaningfully explain the fault lines of global conflict. But that’s missing the point.
How to Sell a Clash of Civilizations
The incoherence of Samuel Huntington’s famous thesis is also its power.
foreignpolicy.com
June 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Samuel Huntington’s ideas have been mocked by those who insist his concept of civilization is too incoherent to meaningfully explain the fault lines of global conflict. But that’s missing the point.