It equates all policy domains, suggesting equal influence of global institutions across economic, social, and security sectors, thus obscuring domestic priorities and negotiated exceptions.

It implies that national policies are entirely dictated by these institutions, which is accurate for member states like the US.

It shows that the growth in visa-free travel agreements directly correlates with policy concessions to the WTO, which the data do not support.

It accurately distinguishes between legally binding directives and voluntary guidelines, offering clear transparency of influence.