clash of civilizations
Refers to the concept popularized by Samuel P. Huntington, describing cultural and religious conflicts between civilizations in the post-Cold War world. Often used in political and academic contexts.
Huntington's 'Clash of Civilizations' is known as a theory explaining post-Cold War international relations.
A direct translation of the English phrase 'clash of civilizations', coined by political scientist Samuel P. Huntington in his 1993 article and 1996 book.