Predominantly older men (median age 58), highly educated, and mostly from North America and Europe. Core Themes and Key Takeaways
Heads of state, top military commanders, and influential policymakers. Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the Worl...
Networks—built at exclusive gatherings like the World Economic Forum in Davos—act as "force multipliers" for individual influence. Predominantly older men (median age 58), highly educated,
Rothkopf applies the 80/20 rule to power, illustrating how a tiny fraction of the global population controls the vast majority of its wealth and decision-making capacity. The Impact on Global Stability Rothkopf applies the 80/20 rule to power, illustrating
CEOs of transnational corporations and leaders of financial powerhouses.
Media moguls, religious leaders, cultural icons, and even high-level criminal masterminds.
The superclass is defined by its ability to influence millions of lives across borders. It is not a monolithic group but a shifting network of individuals from various sectors: