iron triangle

Definitions

1. 1

   The policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy…

   The policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy (executive, sometimes called “government agencies”), and interest groups or lobbyists.

   • They see the raids as evidence that the “iron triangle” of bureaucrats, politicians and businessmen that in 50 years has turned Japan into the world's second-largest economy has broken down when there is nothing to replace it.
2. 2

   Any self-reinforcing power structure, whether intentional or accidental, formal or…

   Any self-reinforcing power structure, whether intentional or accidental, formal or informal.

   • Together, agribusiness, shipping companies and NGOs form what some have called the “iron triangle” of special interests, blocking reform of the controversial in-kind system.
3. 3

   A key communist Chinese and North Korean concentration area and communications junction…

   A key communist Chinese and North Korean concentration area and communications junction during the Korean War, located in the central sector.

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   1. 4

      A stronghold of the Viet Minh during the Vietnam War, located north of Saigon.

   2. 5

      Alternative letter-case form of iron triangle.

The neighborhood

• neighborregulatory capture
• neighborrevolving door
• neighborrevolving door syndrome
• neighborstate capture