The term, establishment is often used in Australia to refer both to the main political parties and also to the powers behind … See more

The original Canadian Establishment began as a mix between the British and American models, combining political appointments and business acumen. In Francophone Canada, the local leaders of the Catholic Church played … See more

The term is also used in politics of Hong Kong, where political parties, community groups, chambers of commerce, trade unions and individuals who are cooperative with and loyal to the Chinese Communist Party and … See more

The term "Official Ireland" is commonly used in the Republic of Ireland to denote the media, cultural and religious establishment. See more

In Pakistan, the term "The Establishment" refers to the military and their relations with the intelligence community and high-level political officials that allow them to exert dominance over the government. See more

The United Kingdom has numerous entrenched groups that are regarded as forming the establishment: these include the royal family, the aristocracy, the landed gentry, prestigious public schools like Eton College… See more

In the United States, the term the establishment typically refers to the two-party political system, in which the Republican Party and the Democratic Party usually are perceived as alike in their anti-labour… See more