Huntingtons Clash of Civilizations

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Focusing on the post-Cold War era, the book explores Samuel Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations" and his views on conservatism. It recounts a pivotal meeting in Moscow shortly after the Soviet Union's dissolution, highlighting the symbolic significance of an upside-down Russian flag. This incident reflects broader shifts in identity and cultural symbols as global politics began to realign along cultural lines. The narrative emphasizes how nations, particularly Russia, are embracing and rallying around their new cultural identities during this transformative period.