Huntington (1993) Flashcards
What does the text state concerning universal civilization and particularism ?
The text discusses the clash between the Western idea of a “universal civilization” and the particularistic values of most Asian societies, emphasizing what distinguishes one people from another.
What does the text state concerning modernization and westernization ?
It highlights the distinction between modernizing (adopting modern technologies, economic systems, etc.) and westernizing (adopting Western cultural values, political systems, etc.) for non-Western societies.
What is a torn country ?
Countries like Turkey, which struggle with the tension between their historical, non-Western culture and their leaders’ desire to align with the West, are referred to as “torn countries.” This concept is illustrated with examples from Turkey and Mexico.
What is a civilization identity ?
The text argues that people are increasingly identifying with their civilization’s culture and values, which may lead to conflicts between civilizations rather than ideological or national conflicts.
What is the arms race and control this text refers to ?
The emergence of an arms competition between the West and non-Western states, particularly in terms of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons.
What is the relationship between confucianism and islam ?
This refers to the collaboration between Confucian and Islamic states in response to the perceived threat of Western dominance. It focuses on military capabilities and arms proliferation.
How does the text approach conflicts within civilizations ?
The text suggests that conflicts within civilizations may be as significant, if not more so, than conflicts between civilizations.
What does the text predict global politics will centre around in the following decades ?
It predicts that future global politics will centre around the relationship between “the West and the Rest,” emphasizing the growing influence and power of non-Western civilizations
As Non-Western civilizations gain power, there will be a need for the West to understand their cultural and religious foundations, and to find common ground for coexistence.
How does the text conclude its argument ?
The text concludes by asserting that there will not be a single universal civilization, but rather a world of diverse civilizations that must learn to coexist.
