At a time when the world faces unprecedented division, conflict, and uncertainty, New World by Gabriela Rumenova Kirova offers a bold and urgent vision for change. More than a collection of reflections, the book is a blueprint for reimagining how humanity can move forward together with empathy, responsibility, and renewed purpose.
Gabriela Kirova is known internationally as a political and women’s empowerment activist, recognized for her advocacy of equality, justice, and human rights. In New World, Kirova shifts her focus from activism to the deeper crises facing humanity. She writes candidly about the fragility of peace, the exploitation of smaller nations by larger powers, and the dangers of unchecked technological dominance. Her message is urgent: the current global system is unsustainable, and without change, civilization faces collapse.
One of the recurring themes of the book is the fragility of peace. Kirova argues that peace has never truly been the goal of those in power. Instead, artificial conflicts, whether cultural, religious, or territorial, have been created and sustained to preserve dominance. She writes that the burden of every war is carried not by elites, but by ordinary families. It is the sons of the poor who fight and die, while the wealthy purchase their freedom. This hypocrisy, she insists, must end if humanity is to move forward.
New World is also a sharp critique of centralized global power. Kirova points to the way strong nations dominate weaker ones, stripping them of resources and leaving them voiceless in decision-making. “What is happening at the moment is that all countries are used to build the bridge, but only a few chosen strong ones are allowed to walk across it,” she explains in the book. “The weak countries have only duties, while all the rights belong to the strong.” Kirova’s vision of globalization is not one of erasure or submission, but of mutual respect. For her, every country, no matter how small, has wisdom, heritage, and strength to contribute to the collective good.
Another urgent issue addressed in the book is technology. Kirova is not anti-innovation. On the contrary, she sees it as vital for solving humanity’s greatest problems, from hunger to disease. But she warns against transhumanism and the misuse of artificial intelligence. “Innovation should not rule humanity,” she writes, “it should serve humanity. AI must not become a tool of control but a tool of liberation. Its role is to take over the burdens of daily life so that people can dedicate themselves to creativity, not slavery to systems.” Her position is clear: technology without spirituality is dangerous. The human soul, created by God, must remain at the center of progress.
As a proud Bulgarian, Kirova devotes chapters to her homeland. She reminds readers that Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe, the birthplace of the Slavic alphabet, and a nation with extraordinary natural and cultural wealth. Yet today, despite its beauty, Bulgaria remains among the poorest countries in Europe. For Kirova, this paradox is the result of decades of poor governance and exploitation by oligarchs who stripped the nation of its assets after the fall of communism. But she also sees a path forward. With the right leadership—moral, spiritual, and accountable Bulgaria can become a safe haven in a chaotic world. Its abandoned villages, she argues, can be transformed into “smart villages” that are energy independent, food secure, and models of self-sufficiency.
Consistent with her activism, Kirova emphasizes the role of women in leadership. She insists that women bring essential qualities to the global stage: empathy, resilience, and the instinct to heal rather than dominate. The book makes clear that equality is not about ideology or tokenism. It is about giving capable women the chance to lead with integrity, rooted in values of family, justice, and faith.
Perhaps the most striking element of New World is its structure as a blueprint for change. Kirova lays out principles for a new kind of global cooperation, fairer, more decentralized, and rooted in shared responsibility. She calls for systems of justice that protect both individuals and nations, respect for sovereignty paired with genuine international dialogue, innovation that serves humanity rather than controlling it, globalization that uplifts smaller nations instead of exploiting them, and a revival of production and craftsmanship to replace a culture of mere consumption. Her writing blends urgency with hope. While her critique of the present is sharp, her vision for the future is clear, practical, and deeply human.
In a crowded marketplace of books and manifestos, Gabriela Rumenova Kirova’s New World stands out for its courage and clarity. It is not written to flatter elites or appeal to passing ideologies. Instead, it is a call to ordinary people, to women, to smaller nations, and to every citizen who longs for dignity, fairness, and peace. More than a book, New World is an invitation. It asks readers to believe again that a better civilization is possible. And it dares them to help build it.