Critical thinkers often problem-solve by employing the model of systems thinking: analyzing in terms of interconnections, interdependencies, patterns and specific context. The fundamental idea behind the concept is that everything works in synergy; it is vital to have balance among facets of a system in order to achieve the greatest benefits possible for each segment. Traditional analysis, conversely, breaks down systems into constituent elements and examines them separately. Context is resultantly overlooked which can lead analysts to making a fundamental attribution error, where emphasis for explaining a persons behavior in a given situation is placed on internal issues rather than taking into account external influences. An example of this is how Huntington, in The Clash of Civilizations, paints Muslims as ‘backward’ and hopelessly obstinate. He essentially claims that Muslims are simply troublemakers and that they could never participate in a civil, cooperative international arena. It is important to take note of the oppressive regimes preaching anti-Western rhetoric that these people were living under when Huntington’s article was written. Muslims want democracy, peace and connectedness just like any other human does; their jaded impressions of politics were due to their country’s leaders’ discourse. Seeing things in context allows thinkers to establish the root cause of issues, which is vital to deducing solutions.