English Dictionary

iron triangle

名詞

アメリカ英語 広義

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

日本語の意味

（米国政治において）議会の委員会、官僚機構、ロビー活動団体間の政策決定プロセスを指す概念。

The iron triangle often prevents meaningful reform because congressional committees, executive agencies, and interest groups prioritize mutual benefits over the public interest.

議会の委員会、行政機関（政府機関）、および利害関係団体やロビイストの間にある政策形成の関係は、相互の利益を優先するため、しばしば実質的な改革を妨げます。

意味（1）

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

Over the years the defense industry has become a de facto participant in the policy-making process. As in other areas dominated by powerful corporate interests, a policy sub-government or “iron triangle” has emerged. […] The creation of an “iron triangle” takes time and active efforts of its participants. All three sides work to maintain it as economic circumstances change.

意味（2）

(by extension) 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.

iron triangles （ plural ）