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Ryan and Zachary look at how interest groups representing Ukrainians, Iraqis, Israelis, and others have often lobbied for US intervention in foreign wars that in no way benefit the American population overall. Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES . Additional Resources “Get the US Out of the Middle East” by Ryan McMaken: 

Not satisfied with the futile and destructive wars it has fought in this century, leaders of the US Armed Forces now want reinstatement of the draft. Instead, perhaps our government should give peace a chance.   Original Article:  The US Military Is Laying the Groundwork to Reinstitute the

After an earlier article by Zachary Yost on a call by military “experts” to reinstate the military draft, the authors of the original paper are trying to back off on their original recommendation. But there is no doubt as to what they want the government to do. Original Article:  Coauthor of War College Journal Article Tries to Backtrack on Call

Ryan and Zachary discuss the basics of Just War Theory and whether a “moral war” is possible.  They also discuss the theory’s origins in natural law, and how the theory relates to pacifism, wealth, and war crimes.  Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES . Additional Resources “Get the US Out of the Middle East” by Ryan McMaken:

Ryan and Zachary make some guesses about where things are headed in 2024 for both Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war. How long will the US try to keep the Ukraine war going, and what is Israel’s plan for Gaza?  Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES

Ryan and Zach review a new book on the basics of the “classical liberal” theory of international relations. Drawing on the work of Mises and Hayek, Edwin van de Haar’s new IR book provides a useful and insightful summary of how a pro-freedom foreign policy differs from the usual foreign policy in Washington.  Additional Resources “ Human Nature

Ryan and Zach take a look at how the Pentagon is now lobbying for a “national defense industrial strategy.” In a new report, the Pentagon calls for more central planning and socialism in the name of national defense.  Recommended Reading The National Defense Industrial Strategy (PDF): Mises.org/WES_18_A Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at

Many signs are now emerging that NATO and the West are slowly withdrawing support from Ukraine in its war with Russia. How much longer can the war continue?  Recommended Reading “Intercept of German generals planning Taurus strike on Crimean bridge”: Mises.org/WES_19_A “Army aims to double 155mm shell production by October” by Sam Skove

Washington Post conservative George Will trots out every tired slogan and bromide in the book to claim that Putin is Hitler and the Ukraine war is a fight for civilization.  Recommended Reading “ So, 112 ignoble, infantile Republicans voted to endanger civilization “ by George Will: Mises.org/WES_20_A “Piers Morgan vs John Mearsheimer”

Ryan and Zach talk about how the realities of expensive industrial warfare are still relevant. The Pentagon’s fantasy of precision techno-war doesn’t apply to wars with peer countries like Russia or China.  Recommended Reading “ In a war of attrition, you want an economist as defense minister “ - The Bell: https://Mises.org/WES_21_A “The Economics