How does Huntington use the abstract concept of “civilization” to provide an understanding of contemporary global politics, and what is the significance of his definition of civilization as a defining element of a person’s identity?

Discuss how Huntington’s background might have influenced his perception of Western dominance and non-Western resistance to this. Did his experience in Western academics and politics increase his objectivity or limit it?

What is the key “fault line” between civilizations, according to the author? Does this cause more conflict than other factors, such as a desire for economic gain through militant victory or colonization?