The book asserts that corporations have staged nothing less than a political coup d’état: a deliberate and successful attempt to usurp the power of nation states and establish themselves as rulers of the world.
I can think of two recent examples where a leader has arguably stayed too long, has grown untouchable in their own government, producing adverse results.
For Parmar, the award is recognition of work that often happens quietly — through conversations, trust-building and helping people navigate the healthcare system.