Huntington, lo scontro di civiltà e la situazione ucraina

Abstract

The article deals with one of the most influential and renowed book of Huntington, The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. After dwelling on the historical and intellectual background of the book, on its main thesis, and on its reception and criticism, the article focuses on the Huntigton’s analysis of Ukraine, viewed by the author as a cleft country. Embracing a culturalist approach to the international relations, the article tries to deepen the Huntington thesis arguing that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine implies a clash between the different geopolitical representations that these great powers have of themselves. Finally, it raises the question of the current relevance and applicability of the Huntington proposals aimed to avoid the outbreak of catastrophical conflicts on a global scale.