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What does it mean?
He distinguishes that current conflict is about civilization itself, not between different cultures.
In plain terms
The clash is over what civilization means.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the deeper stakes of cultural conflicts.

Where it applies

  • global debates
  • cultural policy

Putting it to work

  • facilitate intercultural dialogue
  • define shared civic values

Questions to consider

  • What defines a civilization?
  • How can societies bridge civilizational divides?

Another view

The phrasing may oversimplify complex geopolitical issues.

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