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Globalization’s Game of Thrones- Part II: Managing the Wealth of the World’s Dynasties
Whoever wins this ‘Game of Thrones,’ the people lose
Globalization’s ‘Game of Thrones’, Part 1: Dynastic Power in the Modern World
The stories, players & structures of the world’s dominant dynasties
Think of any period in human history when empires and imperialism were common features of society, whether from ancient Egypt, Rome, China, to the Ottomans and the rise of the European and Japanese empires. There is an institution that – with few exceptions – was prevalent across most imperial societies: the family dynasty.
Global Power Project, Part 4: Banking on Influence with JPMorgan Chase
Meet the Elites at the Biggest & Most Connected Bank
In May, JPMorgan Chase was listed as the largest bank in the world with assets at roughly $4 trillion — some $1.53 trillion of it in derivatives. This was reported a month after the announcement that the bank had posted a record first-quarter profit of $6.5 billion.