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There is no capital of the world. London I would argue probably is closest with strong connections to the US, Middle East, Asia and Europe set up during the glory days of the British Empire.
Yes New York City is the most powerful city economically in the most powerful country but its influence is mostly regional to North America.
There is no capital of Asia with Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong all having a kind of argument for that.
There is no capital of the world. Just people with Napoleonic minds. NY the capital of the world? London? Why? The most important empire in the world was the Roman Empire. There is no world capital. Nowhere outside of Europe represents Europe for example, not even many European capitals. NY? All squares and skyscrapers? Tokyo, the city of lights? No way. The capitals are for countries, period.
There is no capital of the world. London I would argue probably is closest with strong connections to the US, Middle East, Asia and Europe set up during the glory days of the British Empire.
Yes New York City is the most powerful city economically in the most powerful country but its influence is mostly regional to North America.
There is no capital of Asia with Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong all having a kind of argument for that.
That is true that is no set capital, but NYC influence is far more than regional. Just in my line of work we are extremely connected to the global economic centers of China and Japan.
Obviously New Yorks everyday influence in the biggest in North America, but I don't think there is a corner of the world that isn't somehow touched by New Yorks global impact, especially in Europe and China.
Put it this way, if New York or London were to disappear and take all their power with them, the world would feel the shake. So they are certainly the most powerful and influential cities, but yes, capitals are debatable.
That is true that is no set capital, but NYC influence is far more than regional. Just in my line of work we are extremely connected to the global economic centers of China and Japan.
Obviously New Yorks everyday influence in the biggest in North America, but I don't think there is a corner of the world that isn't somehow touched by New Yorks global impact, especially in Europe and China.
Put it this way, if New York or London were to disappear and take all their power with them, the world would feel the shake. So they are certainly the most powerful and influential cities, but yes, capitals are debatable.
When he talks about 'connections' with the far east and the US I think what he means is that being on the meridian line gives London a big advantage over (some) other cities, I live in a town along the meridian and my job means that I deal with companies across the globe and by being on the Meridian it means I can deal directly to the far east in the mornings and the America's in the afternoons and everybody in between. Of course its not the be all and end all but it certainly makes my job easier, there are other cities in Europe and Africa with potentially the same advantage.
When he talks about 'connections' with the far east and the US I think what he means is that being on the meridian line gives London a big advantage over (some) other cities, I live in a town along the meridian and my job means that I deal with companies across the globe and by being on the Meridian it means I can deal directly to the far east in the mornings and the America's in the afternoons and everybody in between. Of course its not the be all and end all but it certainly makes my job easier, there are other cities in Europe and Africa with potentially the same advantage.
I've lived and worked all over the planet (currently in Baku, Azerbaijan) and whether Kuwait or here in Baku, the people have a desire for London to visit or own property there....NYC doesn't compare in that sense.
Part of it is due to the Brits do think globally more so than Americans...we are so large that we haven't had to think globally as much....but that is a disadvantage in doing business that we don't have the prescence or knowledge of the area and the culture. I work for an American consulting company but most of our consultants here and in the Middle east are Brits. To be fair, it's a heck of a long way to the USA from here but 1 flight to London.
Anyway, I stand by my earlier statement. On an international scale, the Silicon Valley companies do more business globally so they are better in my view in doing international business than NYC companies by and large.
Getting back more specifically to the thread, there is no capital of the world but London probably is the closest.
I've lived and worked all over the planet (currently in Baku, Azerbaijan) and whether Kuwait or here in Baku, the people have a desire for London to visit or own property there....NYC doesn't compare in that sense.
Part of it is due to the Brits do think globally more so than Americans...we are so large that we haven't had to think globally as much....but that is a disadvantage in doing business that we don't have the prescence or knowledge of the area and the culture. I work for an American consulting company but most of our consultants here and in the Middle east are Brits. To be fair, it's a heck of a long way to the USA from here but 1 flight to London.
Anyway, I stand by my earlier statement. On an international scale, the Silicon Valley companies do more business globally so they are better in my view in doing international business than NYC companies by and large.
Getting back more specifically to the thread, there is no capital of the world but London probably is the closest.
Astute essay. I can confirm is true.
If you live in the USA it would be unthinkable to think of any other world capital than NYC.
Once you've travelled the world, you get a scale of just how immense London's influence is.
I've lived and worked all over the planet (currently in Baku, Azerbaijan) and whether Kuwait or here in Baku, the people have a desire for London to visit or own property there....NYC doesn't compare in that sense.
Part of it is due to the Brits do think globally more so than Americans...we are so large that we haven't had to think globally as much....but that is a disadvantage in doing business that we don't have the prescence or knowledge of the area and the culture. I work for an American consulting company but most of our consultants here and in the Middle east are Brits. To be fair, it's a heck of a long way to the USA from here but 1 flight to London.
Anyway, I stand by my earlier statement. On an international scale, the Silicon Valley companies do more business globally so they are better in my view in doing international business than NYC companies by and large.
Getting back more specifically to the thread, there is no capital of the world but London probably is the closest.
That right there probably tips the scales in London's favor.
As far as Silicon Valley companies, some of the biggest of them have a presence in NYC.
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