Business interests drive foreign policy decisions from "summary" of The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins
In this high-stakes game of international politics, one thing remains constant: business interests are at the heart of foreign policy decisions. Governments may cloak their actions in the language of diplomacy and national security, but make no mistake – profit is the bottom line. From the boardrooms of multinational corporations to the halls of government, a complex web of relationships drives the global economy. Power players maneuver behind the scenes, leveraging their influence to shape policies that serve their own financial interests. This interconnected network of business and politics is where the real decisions are made. When a country's leaders make a strategic move on the world stage, it is often with an eye towards securing lucrative deals for their corporate allies. Whether it's securing access to natural resources, opening new markets for goods and services, or gaining a competitive edge in the global marketplace, business concerns are never far from the surface. Economic Hit Men, like myself, are the foot soldier...
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