Which of the following statements is true about the late influential political scientist Samuel Huntington's vision of the new world?

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Samuel Huntington's theory of the clash of civilizations proposed that modernization in non-Western societies could result in a retreat toward traditional values and beliefs, which could create tensions with Western societies. He did not predict the universalization of Western liberal democracy or the end of the war of ideas between civilizations. Additionally, he did not suggest that developing countries would stop adopting the material paraphernalia of the modern world. Therefore, statement (B) is the only true statement about Huntington's vision of the new world.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Late