The Art of the Deal: global edition
Donald Trump will have vast leverage over American allies, but ruthless despots may resist his dealmaking
WITH THE right portfolio of assets, property developers enjoy tremendous power over architects, builders and potential tenants. Yet even the richest have little leverage over arsonists.
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This article appeared in the International section of the print edition under the headline “The Art of the Deal: global edition”
From the December 14th 2024 edition
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