One of the explanations offered for the rise of terrorism. Clashes between civilizations are deeply rooted within the entire entity of nation, and therefore are significant areas of conflict. The role of religion is usually very decisive and it is indeed what has been experience from the 1990's to the present, particularly escalating after September 11th.
could be cleared out a little more.
such as… if this thesis has merit, what are the implications for IR?
The clash of civilizations, theorized by Samuel Huntington, explains how different types of government and different cultures either co-exist, or do not co-exist. For example, it is seen that democracy is unsustainable so far in China, because the Chinese culture values importance of family, community, and actions for the common good, over the ideals of democracy, such as individualism and freedom of expression. This is important for international relations, especially in today’s world, because many people have questioned why the concept and spread of democracy is not universal. The clash of civilizations explains how two cultures and ideas can not co-exist in a country without violence and unrest. Modern examples include the Middle East and Communist countries.
The clash of civilizations, theorized by Samuel Huntington, explains how two different ideas and cultures may be able to co-exist, or not co-exist. For example, it is seen that democracy is so far unsustainable in China, where the Chinese culture values family traditions and actions for the greater community good, where democracy stresses individual rights and freedom of expression. These two opposite ideas, fundamentally, cannot co-exist. This is important in today’s world because many people have questioned why the idea and spread of democracy is not universal. Huntington’s theory explains that some cultures are not able to co-habitate peacefully and without violence and unrest. Modern examples include the Middle East and communist countries vs. democracy.
The Clash of Civilizations argument follows the logic of the political West vs. the rest of the world. The cultural, political, and economic norms of the West are not necessarily compatible with those of other civilizations. Violence, specifically terrorism, occurs as a result. The goal of terrorism against the West is to defeat/minimize Western influence in other parts of the world, and in this effort religion is of the utmost importance. This theory holds a very pessimistic view for the future of IR in that it is extremely difficult to promote compromise between ideologies: either you’re right or you’re wrong, and if you’re wrong, then we will not get along.
One of the explanations offered for the rise of terrorism. Clashes between civilizations are deeply rooted within the entire entity of nation, and therefore are significant areas of conflict. The role of religion is usually very decisive and it is indeed what has been experience from the 1990's to the present, particularly escalating after September 11th.
could be cleared out a little more.
such as… if this thesis has merit, what are the implications for IR?
The clash of civilizations, theorized by Samuel Huntington, explains how different types of government and different cultures either co-exist, or do not co-exist. For example, it is seen that democracy is unsustainable so far in China, because the Chinese culture values importance of family, community, and actions for the common good, over the ideals of democracy, such as individualism and freedom of expression. This is important for international relations, especially in today’s world, because many people have questioned why the concept and spread of democracy is not universal. The clash of civilizations explains how two cultures and ideas can not co-exist in a country without violence and unrest. Modern examples include the Middle East and Communist countries.
The clash of civilizations, theorized by Samuel Huntington, explains how two different ideas and cultures may be able to co-exist, or not co-exist. For example, it is seen that democracy is so far unsustainable in China, where the Chinese culture values family traditions and actions for the greater community good, where democracy stresses individual rights and freedom of expression. These two opposite ideas, fundamentally, cannot co-exist. This is important in today’s world because many people have questioned why the idea and spread of democracy is not universal. Huntington’s theory explains that some cultures are not able to co-habitate peacefully and without violence and unrest. Modern examples include the Middle East and communist countries vs. democracy.
The Clash of Civilizations argument follows the logic of the political West vs. the rest of the world. The cultural, political, and economic norms of the West are not necessarily compatible with those of other civilizations. Violence, specifically terrorism, occurs as a result. The goal of terrorism against the West is to defeat/minimize Western influence in other parts of the world, and in this effort religion is of the utmost importance. This theory holds a very pessimistic view for the future of IR in that it is extremely difficult to promote compromise between ideologies: either you’re right or you’re wrong, and if you’re wrong, then we will not get along.