In all these cases, decisions must be accountable to citizens and ensure their interests, not the interests of a small minority of financial elite.
"It is critical that farmers have access to the court system to ensure their interests are fully considered during the EPBC assessment process.
In a message at that time to his constituents, he said he disagreed "with the president's foolish new policy toward a cruel, authoritarian regime," but had an "important role as your representative" to ensure their interests were heard.
"When individuals are asked to speak to agents or to testify before a grand jury, they typically desire counsel who can guide them through the process and ensure their interests are protected," said Michael G. Considine, a former federal prosecutor who is now a partner with the firm of Day Pitney.
The meeting in Cannes set the stage for what will likely become more apparent when the G-20 meets in Mexico next year: emerging economies, including India, are less and less inclined to play a subservient role in institutions of global governance, and will band together to ensure their interests are represented.
On behalf of the staff at both companies, we will be working to ensure their interests are represented in the event of a sale". Aviva's management currently has no desire to open negotiations, although there was speculation over the weekend that the company would part with its general insurance business for about £8bn: such a figure would be twice RSA's current value on the stock market.
In such a way, these elites cooperate in the governance of the country to ensure their interests (e.g., financing wages and salaries, develop and maintain the underlying public infrastructure and obtain favorable market restrictions and tax exemptions).
In addition, if political actors could attain an instrument to ensure their interests in domestic politics, the most rational choice of both political agents and actors in asymmetry will be bandwagoning rather than balancing.
Mr Abe's visit is part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in the run-up to the summit, as country's try to ensure their interests are not overlooked.
