Deep State : Controversy
The controversy over an alleged transnational deep state to destabilize governments in different countries raises critical questions.
- Deep State refers to a shadowy hybrid network of governmental, corporate, and non-governmental elites who wield enormous power, control policymaking, undermine elected politicians, and thwart the interests of common people.
- Foreign governments selectively pursue promotion of democracy, human rights, and liberal values in certain countries based on their interests.