The Hidden Globe

"The Hidden Globe" by Atossa Abrahamian explores a concealed parallel universe within the global landscape—an array of extraterritorial zones that operate with a degree of independence from national laws. Tracing its origins from medieval Switzerland to modern-day offshore zones, free trade areas, and space mining ambitions, the book reveals how these hidden spaces often benefit the wealthy and powerful while shaping the world’s geopolitical landscape. Engaging and thought-provoking, it offers a detailed map of these unseen territories that influence who gains and who loses in today’s global order.