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It is also a personal security threat and democracy threat.

Yes, by national security I meant anything that country holds important (government, people, resources, etc.).

As well as a disproportionate effect on the political systems, tax evasion, and so forth.

Arthur Jensen, 1976, would like a word: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35DSdw7dHjs

Ah yes, THE nation. Very specific, especially in this context.

You're unnecessarily reading into it too much. By nation, I meant whatever nation houses one of these corporations, particularly the country that houses the headquarters.