NGOs and U.S. Influence: A Critical Examination

This chapter explores the complex interplay between U.S. government institutions and NGOs, particularly in the context of foreign interventions and strategic business deals. It highlights the controversial involvement of organizations like the Open Society Foundation in manipulating outcomes, such as a significant mining deal in Mongolia, while raising ethical concerns about the influence of corporate interests on humanitarian efforts. Additionally, the chapter critiques the historical use of NGOs for orchestrating regime changes, revealing the motivations and tactics employed by both government entities and private actors.