Impunity And Capitalism: The Afterlives Of Euro... Review

to prevent capital flight and tax evasion.

This created a dangerous precedent:

Should we focus on of corporate impunity?

Under this framework, economic actors can cause catastrophic harm to local ecosystems and communities while remaining entirely untouchable behind layers of corporate bureaucracy and international law. ⚖️ Breaking the Cycle of Impunity

Bilateral investment treaties often allow corporations to sue sovereign governments if environmental or labor laws threaten their profit margins.

True justice requires more than just acknowledging history. It demands:

During the height of European imperialism, charter companies like the Dutch and British East India Companies operated with absolute immunity. They waged wars, extracted resources, and enslaved populations, all backed by the legal systems of their home countries.