Top companies are on students' divest list. But does it really work?
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Protesters at universities across the country are calling for divestment from companies with ties to Israel due to the country's invasion of Gaza. The calls vary, with some targeting companies like Google, Amazon, and Airbnb, while others focus on defense-related companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Divestment campaigns have a long history, with successful efforts in the past to divest from companies doing business with South Africa during apartheid and from fossil fuel companies. However, analysts argue that divestment does not usually change corporate behavior and can be worse in the long run. Universities that divest from companies with ties to Israel risk blowback from students, faculty, and alumni who support Israel. While divestment may not directly influence the companies or industries being targeted, it can create a stigma and draw attention to the issue. Divesting from companies with ties to Israel can be complicated for universities due to the size of their endowments and the complex nature of their investments. Despite the challenges, protesters continue to press for divestment as it would achieve their goals and generate headlines and debate.
#Divestment #Universities #Israel #Protests #Companies #Investments
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/30/1248088063/divest-divestment-university-college-protesters-campus-israel-gaza-invasion
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