Problem
Political intervention by transnational corporations
Other Names:
Undisclosed influence of transnational corporations on global policy-making Nature:
Transnational corporations may occasionally actively promote subversive political intervention in the domestic affairs of host, particularly developing, countries. Such intervention is incompatible with the long-term existence of transnational corporations in host countries and infringes upon national sovereignty. Regional political influence, if not intervention, may also be attained by foreign investors, and this may be facilitated by the assistance and incentives given to transnational corporations by colonial governments, either by increasing the number of transnationals or by strengthening them directly and indirectly.
Background:
The classic cases of foreign corporate control of governments were the so-called 'banana republics' of Latin America.
Broader Problems:
OligopoliesEconomic dictatorshipEconomically controlled political powerUnethical practices of transnational corporations Narrower Problems:
Bribery by transnational enterprisesParticipation of transnational corporations in the apartheid system Related Problems:
Control of national economic sectors by transnational enterprises Aggravates:
Undue political pressureIrresponsible policy-makingDecline of the nation-stateDestabilization of social systemsErosion of national sovereignty by transnational enterprises Strategies:
Researching armament - petroleum coalition Subject(s):
Commerce → MultinationalsCommunication → Influencing
Government → Political
Government → Sanctions
International Relations → Planetary initiatives
Policy-making → Policy
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
23.10.2019 – 17:42 CEST