Iron triangles are stable alliances between congressional committees, executive agencies, and interest groups that work together to create and implement policies in specific areas.
Iron triangles can dominate policy areas and make it difficult for outside interests to influence decisions, potentially undermining democratic accountability.
Iron triangles aren't conspiracies—they are natural alliances that form around shared policy interests and expertise.
Iron triangles can dominate policy areas and make it difficult for outside interests to influence decisions, potentially undermining democratic accountability.
Iron triangles aren't conspiracies—they are natural alliances that form around shared policy interests and expertise.