The term New World Order (NWO) refers to a concept β often tied to conspiracy theories β suggesting a shift toward a centralized, global authority. The idea is that powerful elites (governments, corporations, secret societies, etc.) aim to create a unified world government, which would control politics, the economy, and society.
There are different interpretations of the term:
1. Historical and Political Context: Leaders like George H.W. Bush used "New World Order" after the Cold War to describe a vision of global cooperation, peace, and a world guided by international law β particularly through organizations like the United Nations.
2. Conspiracy Theories: In this context, the NWO is portrayed as a hidden plan to strip individual freedoms, enforce mass surveillance, and establish a one-world authoritarian regime. Groups like the Illuminati, Freemasons, or Bilderberg Group are often rumored to be behind it.
3. Philosophical View: Some interpret the NWO as a natural progression β a world that becomes more interconnected and unified through technology, trade, and global challenges (like climate change).