12.31.06
Social darwinist ‘clash of civilizations’
The global clash of emotions.
The concept of a clash of civilzations was a false one, a Social Darwinist ideology designed to create the conflicts wanted by some elites.
Thirteen years ago, Samuel Huntington argued that a “clash of civilizations” was about to dominate world politics. Events since then have proved Huntington’s vision more right than wrong. It would be more correct, however, to speak of a “clash of emotions.” The Western world displays a culture of fear, the Arab and Muslim worlds are trapped in a culture of humiliation, and much of Asia displays a culture of hope.