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
Members often have more in common with their global peers than with their own countrymen, shifting their primary allegiance away from the nation-state. Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the Worl...
Media moguls, religious leaders, cultural icons, and even high-level criminal masterminds. Rothkopf applies the 80/20 rule to power, illustrating
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: The superclass is defined by its ability to
Heads of state, top military commanders, and influential policymakers.
Rothkopf argues that while this elite drives globalization and international cooperation, their pursuit of self-interest has exacerbated global inequality.
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