The New World Disorder: how the West is destroying itself

The West has lost its global advantage due to naivety and arrogance, leading to profound challenges such as climate change, polarisation, and tensions with Russia and China. Peter R. Neumann's book warns of the dangers the world will face if the West fails to reinvent itself and calls for a new start to make modernity sustainable.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Scribe Publications

The West has lost its global advantage over the last thirty years due to a combination of naivety and arrogance. Today, we face profound challenges such as climate change, social polarization, and tensions with Russia and China. Instead of a liberal world order, we have witnessed the emergence of a new world disorder.

However, it is important to note that the West's triumph seemed unstoppable not so long ago. After the end of the Cold War, the democratic market economy took hold in the former Eastern Bloc, Russia became a partner, and even China turned to capitalism.

However, the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the War on Terror, the Arab Spring, and the annexation of Crimea have all contributed to the West's current situation. The West is under pressure and has only itself to blame. It is time for a new start: modernity must become sustainable if it is to survive.

Peter R. Neumann, an internationally acclaimed expert on terrorism and geopolitics, has written a book that provides a far-sighted analysis of the world order and an urgent warning of what the future may hold in store. The Silk Roads explores the mistakes that led to our present situation and sets out the dangers the world will face if the West fails to reinvent itself.

Neumann argues that the West has overestimated its power and influence in the world and has been blinded by its own arrogance. He suggests that the West needs to acknowledge its mistakes and learn from the lessons of the past.

One of the key mistakes that Neumann identifies is the West's obsession with democracy and the market economy. While these values are important, they are not universal and have not been successful in all parts of the world. Neumann argues that the West needs to be more flexible and adaptable in its approach to foreign policy and development.

Another mistake that Neumann identifies is the West's tendency to intervene in other countries' affairs. He argues that the West has often been driven by a desire to promote its own values and interests, rather than seeking to promote peace and stability. Neumann suggests that the West needs to be more cautious and respectful of other countries' sovereignty and independence.

Neumann also highlights the dangers of climate change and the need for the West to take action to address it. He argues that the West has been slow to recognize the impact of climate change on the world and has been reluctant to take the necessary steps to address it.

In conclusion, The Silk Roads is an important book that provides a timely and insightful analysis of the world order and the challenges that the West faces. Neumann's book is a plea to Western countries to acknowledge their mistakes and learn from the lessons of the past. He suggests that the West needs to be more flexible and adaptable in its approach to foreign policy and development, more cautious and respectful of other countries' sovereignty and independence, and take action to address the dangers of climate change.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915590145