ROMANIA. here's a QRD on The collapse of global liberalism by Philip Pilkington.

Pilkington argues that the vision of a globalized, frictionless world driven by a tech-based service economy and governed by a rules-based liberal order was fundamentally flawed.
He suggests that this vision has led to the creation of financialized economies and societies that are struggling to sustain themselves, both demographically and in terms of energy needs.

Pilkington contends that the United States and the United Kingdom, as key proponents of this liberal order, are now facing significant challenges in competing with countries like China, which operate under different political and economic paradigms. He posits that the emerging global order prioritizes industrial capacity, realpolitik, and military strength over the liberal ideals that have dominated Western politics.

The book calls for a reevaluation of Western strategies, advocating for a shift towards a more pragmatic and realistic approach that Pilkington terms "post-liberalism." This approach would involve abandoning the idealistic aspects of liberalism in favor of policies that emphasize industrial strength and geopolitical realism.

He also delves into the historical aspects of Liberalism.