Samuel Huntington and Bernard Lewis, among others, have argued that the “clash of civilizations” is more cultural than ideological and economic. Among those who disagree is Army Lt. Colonel James Lacey who wrote a provocative essay in 2005 arguing that Arab Civilization, as opposed to Islamic Civilization, is collapsing under the weight of oppression and poverty, not any clash with the West. That view has become popular lately. Here are some video interviews with Lewis and Huntington on this evolving debate.

Posted: 02|4|08 at 9:23 am. Filed under: Political, Social.
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