Witness the End of an Era—and What Comes Next

Liberalism promised progress, fairness, and a better future. For centuries, it shaped the modern world, crafting the narrative of reason and liberty as humanity’s guiding stars. But look around, and you’ll see a stark reality: liberalism is no longer delivering on its promises. The ideals we once held sacred are faltering under the weight of their contradictions.

I’m JA Westenberg, and in The Decline, I tackle the uncomfortable truth that liberalism isn’t just struggling—it’s eroding from within. This book is a call to face what we’ve been avoiding: the cracks in the system that have grown too large to ignore. It’s not an obituary—it’s an exploration of where we go from here.

What You’ll Discover

• How Liberalism Lost Its Way: Uncover the core contradictions that have turned liberal ideals into liabilities.

• The Rise of Extremes: Why liberalism’s failure is fueling both authoritarianism and radical critique.

• Betrayal from Within: Explore how institutions meant to uphold liberal values have been co-opted and weaponized.

• The Illusion of Progress: Why incremental change isn’t enough to confront today’s existential challenges.

• A Way Forward?: Can liberalism evolve—or is it time to imagine something entirely new?

A Book for the Moment We’re Living

• For Thinkers and Critics: If you’ve questioned why modern politics feels so broken, this book is for you.

• For Change-Makers: Whether you’re on the left or the right, The Decline will challenge your assumptions about power, progress, and what it means to lead.

• For Anyone Seeking Answers: The old solutions aren’t working. It’s time to ask better questions.

Why I Wrote The Decline

I wrote this book because I couldn’t ignore what’s happening around us. Liberalism isn’t just an abstract political philosophy—it’s the framework that has shaped our lives, our systems, and our futures. And it’s faltering. I wanted to understand why—and what that means for all of us.

This isn’t a book about despair. It’s a book about clarity. About cutting through the noise and looking directly at the forces shaping our world today.

The world is changing. The stories we’ve relied on are falling apart. Don’t sit on the sidelines—be part of the conversation.

Order The Decline: Liberalism on the Ropes now and take a hard, honest look at what’s next.