Real Estate and Luxury Yachts: A Global Perspective

This chapter explores strategic foreign real estate investments, focusing on China's acquisitions near U.S. military bases and the implications for national security. It also covers the seizing of luxury yachts owned by sanctioned Russian oligarchs due to the Ukraine invasion, shedding light on the extravagant lifestyles of the elite. The discussion highlights the challenges of managing these assets and questions the broader impacts of oligarchy and wealth accumulation in today's geopolitical landscape.