Superclass: The Global Power Elite And The Worl... May 2026

Predominantly older men (median age 58), highly educated, and mostly from North America and Europe. Core Themes and Key Takeaways

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 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,

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)