Political Theory

Libertarians tend to focus on the analysis of the individual and the state. But what about the dramatic reemergence of the neglected aspect of the "nation"?

By rejecting globalism and embracing self-determination, Brexit is an example of decentralization and devolution of state power, which is cause for celebration.

That didn't take long. Only hours after the British vote to secede from the EU passed, political leaders in Scotland renew their drive to secede from the UK.

Ryan McMaken and Jeff Deist discuss what the shocking Brexit vote really means.

The collapse of the Venezuelan experiment in "21st century socialism" can be seen in the rising tide of emigrants out of the country.

Decentralization and devolution of state power is always a good thing, regardless of the motivations behind such movements.

Martin is happy that EU bureaucrats manage every aspect of his life. Martin's brother, though, is not as appreciative of his unelected overlords.

The whole point of national self-determination is to get top-down coercive power out of the picture.

What was initially thought of as a project to unite Europe into one common market has mutated into a completely different entity.

A drive for more centralized power is underway everywhere. From the UK's "Remain" campaign to gun control in the US.