The ´Ocean Model of Civilization´, Sustainable History Theory, and Global Cultural Understanding
Global cultural understanding and respect for human dignity is not just a noble goal but a pre-requisite for sustainable pursuit of the national interest. Yet according to Nayef Al-Rodhan of the
British Academy, many international relations texts characterize cultures and civilizations as insulated, isolated or monolithic; undervalue historical cultural sharing; and overemphasize the conflictual nature of the international system. He highlights an
Ocean Model that views human civilisation as cumulative, acknowledging that all interactions inform a collective culture.
http://www.britac.ac.uk/blog/ocean-model-civilization-sustainable-history-theory-and-global-cultural-understanding
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