In "Western World Order: A Spiritual View on its Origin and Transformation," cultural historian Harrie Salman delivers a profound and challenging analysis of the last two centuries of global power. He meticulously traces the evolution of the global system from the European World Order (Part 1) to the American World Order (Part 2), arguing that Western affluence is rooted in violence, plunder, and what he terms "stolen wealth." The book contends that both the United States and Western Europe have lost their way, becoming dominated by powerful financial and technocratic elites who operate through a system of "inverted totalitarianism." Salman provides a deep dive into the global governance of the elites, including the activities of the World Economic Forum, the manipulation seen during the Corona crisis, and the push for AI dominance-forces he identifies as preventing human beings from developing into free, ""I"-conscious individuals. He sees the present global chaos as a direct reflection of a crisis in our inner world, urging readers to recognize the spiritual forces of good and evil that are now revealing themselves in society. Europe and America shift the focus to a solution, exploring the unique spiritual missions of both continents. Drawing extensively on the social philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, Salman presents a call for fundamental transformation of the global system through social three-folding. The vision requires: Creating a new social and moral framework for the economy. Restoring the importance of a democratic constitutional state. Consciously fostering a new spiritual culture. Ultimately, the "Western World Order" is a prophetic warning and a guide, offering a path for conscious human beings to reclaim sovereignty, transform the forces of the "abyss," and build a humane society founded on love, wisdom, and truth.
