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What did Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations" theory propose about future wars?
They will be fought over resources
They will be fought between cultures
There would be no more wars
They will be fought over religion
Answer
The "Clash of Civilizations" theory, proposed by Samuel P. Huntington, argues that future wars will be fought between cultures. He claims that the world is divided into eight major civilizations: Western, Confucian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Orthodox, African, and Latin American. These civilizations have their own unique values and beliefs, and they are often in conflict with each other.
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