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Elon Musk's power now extends far beyond Tesla, and Ukraine shows why

Elon Musk's influence over first Tesla ( TSLA ) and now SpaceX ( SPCX ) has long been measured in terms of corporate valuations, technological breakthroughs, and personal wealth, where his companies have made him the richest person in the world. Across the last few years, however, the centi-billionaire's growing portfolio of businesses has pushed him into a new lane entirely. Over the past decade, Elon Musk has become far more than a corporate executive or political power broker. Through his con