The possibility of a clash of civilizations, as seen from a quick look at history, makes it clear that conflict is almost inevitable. There are 5 key aspects that cause problems in a given scenario. Historically, a niche is formed by a group of individuals with similar lifestyles; over time the niche gains resources and adopts a religion or lack thereof. With these characteristics attributed to a group of people, they are seen as friends or enemies by neighboring communities, creating alliances. When a minor conflict arises with a community, due to alliances a major conflict arises which has the potential to divide individual communities. Samuel P. Huntington describes exactly the same theory covered above by stating: “My hypothesis is that the fundamental source of conflict in this new world will not be primarily ideological or primarily economic. The great divisions between humanity and the dominant source of conflict will be cultural.” Yet his opinions almost repeat themselves. Merriam Webster defines culture as “the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group.” When looking at these two quotes it is evident that Huntington's statement backtracks on itself by stating that culture, beliefs, and material characteristics will provide sources of conflict. Alternatively, you can lead into a world of peace and simplicity. One that Lois Lowry describes so fully in The Giver. Pain and suffering are held back from the community by two individuals while the rest of society lives without conflict. In terms of a proposal to live with and reduce the amount of violence present in today's world this idea has no value. However, if one were to… middle of paper… conflict is something that has the potential to create close bonds through education and enlightenment. The more people can look each other in the eye, the more stable and culturally diverse we will become. To echo what Huntington says: “Differences do not necessarily mean conflict. And conflict does not necessarily mean violence." Hopefully, overall globalization and the education of individuals will lead us to a point where we all live in peace. Works Cited “Darmok”. Star Trek: The Next Generation. September 30, 1991 Huer, Jon. Korea on the fringes of world culture? July 26, 2009. February 19, 2010. Huntington, Samuel P. "The Clash of Civilizations?" Foreign Affairs, 72.3 (Summer 1993): 22-49.Lowry, Lois. The Giver. New York: Bay Leaf, 1993.