Look into this committee of 300, Tavistock and Rand corporation to begin with.
It may make things clearer, Re: one side of Q's "pyramid". Asia, in the correct geographical sense also includes all Countries east if Istanbul. What Americans call Asia is more generally referred to as oriental. but are a part of Asia.
Formalised religions of all miens should not to be discounted as a supportive structure.
Happy digging, it all ties in.