The Global Elite

Who really runs the world? This book lays bare the hidden networks of power, profiling more than 200 of the world's real decision makers. Who really has the power to write laws, start and end wars, shape the economy, and sway public opinion? You'll find more than 200 of them here. In this book's four sections, you will meet: . The Power Elite: The political and military leaders and influencers who wield law, regulation, and lethal force to set the boundaries of our lives. The Money Elite: The bankers, investors, and philanthropists who allocate the world's stored value, past and future. . The Money Elite: The bankers, investors, and philanthropists who allocate the world's stored value, past and future. . The Maker Elite: The government and corporate leaders who build our infrastructure and control the global supply chain, from natural resource extraction to retail storefronts and home delivery. . The Media Elite: The propagandists, tech and media moguls, as well as the teachers - secular and religious - who control what we think and what we think we know. Introduced by an incisive essay defining what it means to be "elite," this book shuns murky Deep State mythologising to reveal the true sources of might and influence, often hidden in plain sight. The reality of the global elite is stranger (and far more interesting) than any conspiracy theory. AUTHOR: Benjamin Reeves was lead editor of Worth magazine's annual flagship "Power 100" issue, ranking the 100 most powerful people in global finance. An award-winning screenwriter, he writes a regular politics and business column for Talking Points Memo. SELLING POINTS: . A gripping read that answers the question, "Who really runs the world?" . Examines the nature and structure of the global elite, and profiles 200 representative individuals . Written by an experienced and incisive chronicler of the rich and powerful . Recent phenomena-such as the 2020 presidential election, the handling of the pandemic, and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal-have spurred widespread interest in the global elite. . This book's clear-eyed, fact-based approach to the subject will appeal equally to Tucker Carlson viewers and Chapo Trap House listeners.