Huntington correctly defined a civilization as a: “a cultural entity”, I would like to add to that definition, the definition made by Philip Atkinson: “is the tangible expression of a communal understanding”.

Even though, Huntington is right about the existence of different civilizations around the world. I believe that he completely forgets that each nation-state around the world is different in itself! The world is not only split by civilizations, its also split by different countries. However, Huntin

gton does mention about this: “Conflicts and violence will also occur between states and groups within the same civilization. Such conflicts, however, are likely to be less intense and less likely to expand than conflicts between civilizations”. One could consider this statement completely absurd because each country in the world has its own history, culture, philosophy and national interest! If the national interest of a country is at danger, regardless of the civilization, it will protect itself and even go to war. Moreover, each Nation – State has internal different cultures, India for instance, is based on different groupings with very different traditions and interests locally. That is the case of Russia, China, Australia, and Mexico at a smaller extent, among many others. Each group, like in Economics, looks for the best terms for their own interests, like Morgenthau argues that the International Relations are based upon power, if their interests are not satisfied, they are ready to go to total war and these wars are definitely not at a lesser extent than the conflicts between civilizations. I am not saying there can not be conflicts between civilizations; I am stating that there can be conflicts within civilizations also.

Nevertheless, the most important limitation of Huntington’s article is the constant idea of continuing conflict. I would like to ask myself, ¿What about hope? ¿There is no hope in this world? ¿Are human beings so limited in their views? The time of the crusades have passed away a long time ago. Huntington does not understand that this world must

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