Superclass

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Each of them is one in a million, totaling six thousand on a planet of six billion. They govern our nations, lead major corporations, influence international finance, and shape media and world religions. Operating from the shadows are the world's most dangerous criminal and terrorist organizations. This global superclass is defining our era, having amassed unprecedented wealth and power while globalizing faster than any other group. Critics question whether they share more in common with each other than with their fellow citizens. They control globalization, but has their power contributed to rising economic and social inequality? What transpires in private meetings in Davos or on corporate jets? Is it conspiracy or collaboration? The emergence of Asia and Latin America challenges the established norms that dictate our futures. Who establishes the rules for a group that transcends national boundaries? Drawing from numerous exclusive interviews and thorough reporting, this work delves into these questions, revealing a privileged society that profoundly impacts our daily lives yet remains largely unknown. It offers a comprehensive look at the interconnected global leadership communities steering major enterprises and controlling vast wealth, while also examining trends within the superclass that may reshape our politics, institutions, and the world we inhabit.