• The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order

• Author: Samuel P. Huntington
• ISBN: 9780140267310
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: 1996
• Pages: 368
• Genre: Political Science, International Relations
• Language: English

Samuel Huntington's "The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order" argues that cultural differences, rather than ideological or economic ones, will be the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War world. Identifying civilizations by shared language, history, religion, and customs, Huntington predicts increasing clashes along these cultural fault lines, leading to global instability. The book analyzes the implications for global politics, examining shifts in power and alliances. It explores the rise of civilizations such as the West, Confucian, Japanese, Islamic, Hindu, Slavic-Orthodox, Latin American, and discusses the "Kin-Country Syndrome" and the future of the West. Huntington's controversial thesis remains a significant contribution to understanding contemporary international relations.