Aaron Sobczak

Articles

04/19/2025 Mises Wire Aaron Sobczak

What is a proper libertarian foreign policy? Murray Rothbard wrote that first and foremost, a peaceful and realistic policy means not invading other countries and working to end wars as quickly as possible.

Cuts to Foreign Aid Are a Good Start

03/18/2025 Mises Wire Aaron Sobczak

While attempts to eliminate USAID are garnering a lot of publicity, the truth is that the foreign aid budget needs even more cutting than the Trump administration is willing to do.

Russia and Realpolitik: Making Sense of the Trump-Zelensky Clash

03/03/2025 Power & Market Aaron Sobczak

An end to Ukraine’s suffering requires a realistic deal with Putin, something that Trump at least partly understands.

Media

Against the Hamiltonian Statecraft

09/26/2024 Ryan McMaken Tho Bishop Aaron Sobczak

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Aaron Sobczak of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

It’s Always Been Hamiltonian Statecraft

09/24/2024 Aaron Sobczak

The ruling elites of the US are calling for a "return" to "Hamiltonian Statecraft" and to move away from so-called isolationism. However, there has been no time since the end of World War II that the US has been anything but aggressive in its foreign policy.

Diego Garcia and Cocos Islands: Another Example of US Imperialism

09/19/2024 Aaron Sobczak

The US Armed Forces expand their footprints in the Indian Ocean, not to defend this country, but to expand military power. The Diego Garcia base has left a trail of ruined lives for those forced off their land to make room for yet another military base.

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