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

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.

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

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.

Media moguls, religious leaders, cultural icons, and even high-level criminal masterminds. Power has moved faster than the institutions meant

Rothkopf argues that while this elite drives globalization and international cooperation, their pursuit of self-interest has exacerbated global inequality.

Predominantly older men (median age 58), highly educated, and mostly from North America and Europe. Core Themes and Key Takeaways This guide explores how these elites shape the

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