Sovereign Wealth Funds as Strategic Actors: What They Own and Why It Matters

State-owned investment vehicles now control trillions of dollars in assets spanning ports, technology companies, agricultural land, and media. This briefing examines how sovereign wealth funds serve as extensions of national strategy — acquiring influence, securing resources, and projecting soft power. We profile the major players from Norway to Abu Dhabi to Singapore, and ask how recipient countries should think about screening these investments.