Ohio State University. Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Abstract
The University Archives has determined that this item is of continuing value to OSU's history.Since Sept. 11, it has become fashionable to talk of a “clash of
civilizations” between the West and Islam. The world may now be
standing on the brink of a long conflict, perhaps a new “cold war”
that features small-scale, but spectacular violence. Ole Waever argues that there is a real danger that the West
will once again see only what is wrong with the “other,” and will
be unable to discern the overall nature and pattern of the
conflict. In order to engage in constructive dialogue, he said, it is
crucial that we make an effort to understand what drives the
clash in the international arena and why both sides feel so
threatened by one another.Ohio State University. Mershon Center for International Security StudiesEvent webpage, MP4 video, photos, lecture summar