Politics / 23 weeks ago

Oligarchic influence around the world: A visual guide to global power concentration

A new visual from World Visualized lays bare the global influence of oligarchic power, mapping countries into four categories—Always, Usually, Sometimes, and Rarely—based on the extent and consistency of oligarchic control. This classification reflects patterns where a small, often unelected elite wields disproportionate influence over national affairs through wealth, lineage, military ties, or political networks.