The Progressive Era Still Haunts Us Today
A new book by Murray Rothbard on the the Progressive Era examines the period's role in shaping today's politics.
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Daniel McAdams: Trump and the War Party
Jeff Deist and Daniel McAdams discuss the president's recent speech on Afghanistan and the grim realities behind US foreign policy.
Southern Secession Was One Thing — and the War to Prevent It Was Another
Southern secession was indeed motivated by slavery. But the war the North waged in response was not motivated by abolitionism.
The King Hath a Heavy Reckoning to Make
The Bard had a deep appreciation of political theatre, and even when his works seem to praise kings and wars, they’re often subtly condemning them.
Domestic Politics Is Dictating Our Foreign Policy
The more Trump becomes isolated politically, the more he's likely to try and shore up his base by pandering to the Pentagon and its friends.
Ron Paul Reacts to Trump’s Afghanistan Speech
On Twitter, Ron Paul reacted to President Donald Trump's speech last night calling for increasing US presence in Afghanistan.
Why Was Ancient China so Good at War, and so Bad at Commerce?
By providing rewards for bureaucrats and punishments for merchants, many rulers destroyed interest in entrepreneurship and innovation outside the state.
Ron Paul Institute Statement on Trump’s Afghanistan Speech
Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, released this statement regarding President Trump's speech.
Korea and Venezuela: Flip Sides of the Same Coin
Trump's suggested invasion of Venezuela illustrates why other regimes are looking for ways to obtain nuclear weapons.
World War I and the Triumph of Illiberal Ideology
Mises warned that war is the outcome of abandoning economic freedom, which is inextricably tied to the spirit of liberalism and its philosophy of peace.
