The Buddhist areas of Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are identified as separate from other civilizations, but Huntington believes that they do not constitute a major civilization in the sense of international affairs.
Kawasan Buddhisme di Bhutan, Kamboja, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, dan Thailand dianggap sebagai peradaban terpisah, namun Huntington percaya bahwa kawasan ini tidak tergolong peradaban besar dalam sistem internasional.