Huntington is most known for which theory?
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Clash of Civilizations
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Answer
Samuel P. Huntington is most known for his theory of the Clash of Civilizations, which posits that conflict in the post-Cold War world would occur between civilizations rather than between nation states. Huntington argued that the world is divided into eight major civilizations: Western, Orthodox, Confucian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, African, and Latin American. These civilizations are defined by their common history, language, religion, and values.
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