Anne Applebaum: What USAID's Absence Looks Like on the Ground
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Corporate Leaders and Political Influence
This chapter explores the troubling intertwining of corporate leadership and political power in the modern American landscape, exemplified by extravagant gestures from CEOs seeking favor with politicians. It critiques this trend as a departure from foundational governance principles, raising concerns about the health of democracy and the potential for autocratic shifts. The discussion also reflects on the climate of fear in corporate boardrooms and highlights the need for unity among CEOs to resist political pressures.
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