The Clash of Civilizations

Thesis:

x- Politics have become multi polar after the Cold War and humans have become increasingly interconnected- this is similar to old Western alliances and competition that existed after the 1500s when states fought one another and colonized others

x-Many people have questioned their identity and attempted to define it with cultural values, this is causing non-Western states who are growing in stature to reject Western values

x- Cultural conflicts are occurring increasingly and have the potential for escalation as other nations support their kinsmen

x- Many of these cultural differences have roots in the economic and social developments of many states

x- The West's power relative to the rest of the world is declining as other Non-Western states are modernizing and have their own ideals that conflict with the West.

x- The West is now tasked with preserving its values and incorporate states such as Latin American and Central Europe into the West to achieve this goal, but resist intervention at all costs