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THE DEEP ROOTS OF OLIGARCHY.

  • Published In: Foreign Policy, 2025, n. 256. P. 44 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SATIA, PRIYA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the historical roots of oligarchy, focusing on figures like Lord Robert Clive of the British East India Company and the impact of corporations on state power in Britain and America. It discusses the evolution of oligarchic influence in governance, highlighting resistance movements and the intertwining of private wealth and state power. The text emphasizes the need for collective action and reevaluation of normative governance to confront modern-day oligarchy, drawing parallels between historical struggles against oligarchy in Britain and the United States. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Foreign Policy. 2025/04, Issue 256, p44
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0015-7228
  • Accession Number:183874373
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