Predominantly older men (median age 58), highly educated, and mostly from North America and Europe. Core Themes and Key Takeaways
In David Rothkopf identifies a group of approximately 6,000 individuals —one for every million people on Earth—who wield the majority of global influence. This guide explores how these elites shape the global agenda, often operating beyond the reach of national laws and sovereign governments. The Anatomy of the Superclass Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the Worl...
Heads of state, top military commanders, and influential policymakers. Predominantly older men (median age 58), highly educated,
Power has moved faster than the institutions meant to regulate it. This "gap" allows the superclass to operate in a vacuum where national laws are often circumvented. The Anatomy of the Superclass Heads of state,
Networks—built at exclusive gatherings like the World Economic Forum in Davos—act as "force multipliers" for individual influence.
CEOs of transnational corporations and leaders of financial powerhouses.