Kampf der Kulturen?

This book presents a fresh critique and a groundbreaking interpretation of the "Clash of Civilizations" theory, which holds significant influence in global politics and media. The study delves into the concept's diagnostic limitations, focusing on two compelling case studies: the 2022 Ukraine war and the 2006 controversy surrounding Pope Benedict's Regensburg speech. The book resorts to Foucault's discourse theory to explain the success of Huntington's concept despite major scientific flaws: It is a central part of a powerful "Islam-West discourse," perpetuating its influence as a problematic self-fulfilling prophecy. By reinterpreting conflict patterns, the book paves the way for more constructive approaches to conflict resolution.