ESSAY:
In Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order (1996), Samuel
Huntington states:
“It is my hypothesis that the fundamental source of conflict in this new world will not
be primarily ideological or primarily economic. The great divisions among humankind
and the dominating source of conflict will be cultural. Nation-states will remain the
most powerful actors in world affairs, but the principal conflicts of global politics will
occur between nations and groups of different civilizations. The clash of civilizations
will dominate global politics. The fault lines between civilizations will be the battle
lines of the future.”
Do you agree with Huntington’s hypothesis that the fundamental source of conflict
now and in the future will consist of cultural clashes between civilizations, or will the
future conflicts be attributed to a different catalyst (e.g., economic instability,
competition for natural resources, ideology)? Craft a 5-paragraph essay (500-750
words) that refutes or supports Huntington’s claim.
· Your essay should be written from the third person point of view (e.g., it should avoid first person pronouns I, me, we, our, and us) and should include the following:
– A clear thesis that directly affirms or refutes Huntington’s claim
– Specific examples to support thesis
– A clear introduction, body, and conclusion
– Formal language that is appropriate for an academic or professional paper.
