Samuel P. Huntington
Political Scientist and Author
Born
Died
2008
18 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A political scientist and academic, this individual contributed significantly to the study of political order and cultural identity. Published works included 'The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order', which proposed a framework for understanding global conflict in the post-Cold War era. Served as a professor at Harvard University, influencing generations of students. Held the role of director of the John M. Olin Institute for Strategic Studies and engaged in various public discussions and lectures on international relations and security.
Published 'The Clash of Civilizations'
Directed the Olin Institute for Strategic Studies
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