The Hidden Globe

In The Hidden Globe, journalist Atossa Abrahamian reveals a parallel universe beneath the traditional map of sovereign nations, highlighting thousands of extraterritorial zones crafted for the benefit of the wealthy. Tracing this phenomenon from thirteenth-century Switzerland to contemporary free trade zones and offshore havens, the book offers a compelling exploration of how these autonomous regions exploit statelessness. Through vivid reportage, Abrahamian challenges the unfairness of a system where capital enjoys freedom while people do not, ultimately prompting readers to reconsider the implications of this hidden world on global inequality.