New Delhi, May 25 -- Business leaders often speak about profits, growth and competition, but JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently highlighted a broader idea of success, one that connects strong companies with strong democratic societies.

"Two things are absolutely foundational to our long-term success: the first is that we run a great company, and the second, which is maybe more important, is that the vitality of America domestically and the future of the free and democratic world are strong."

Dimon's statement reflects the idea that companies do not succeed on their own. Even the world's largest corporations rely on stable economies, functioning institutions and public trust to survive and expand.

A company may have talented employ...