In Disordered World, acclaimed writer Amin Maalouf reflects on the political, cultural, and economic crises that have shaped the modern era. Examining major events from the late twentieth century into the twenty-first, he argues that humanity has lost a shared sense of direction and purpose. Maalouf explores issues such as globalization, identity conflicts, inequality, religious tensions, and the shifting balance of global power, while proposing ways to foster greater understanding, cooperation, and stability in an increasingly interconnected world.