The document provides background information on various groups, organizations, families and individuals that have significant economic and/or political influence globally or in certain regions/countries. It mentions industrial conglomerates, private financial groups, secret societies at Yale University, international organizations, think tanks, private clubs, and prominent families primarily based in Europe, Russia, Japan, and the United States. The header indicates the information is from an August 2003 CIA Factbook, and is intended as a high-level overview and guideline rather than definitive classifications of countries and legal systems.