Decentralization and Secession
Why Bolivia Needs to Decentralize
Decentralization is perhaps the way for Bolivia to avoid the preventable evils of repeated coups and ethnic strife that have ensnared it since day one.
Private Defense in the History of Genoa
The Republic of Genoa provides an example of how a small "state" managed to defend itself against much larger states using military resources that were overwhelmingly owned and controlled by private parties.
What the Supreme Court Got Right in Its Indian Tribe Ruling
The Supreme Court this week limited a state government's control over what is supposed to be a sovereign Indian tribe. The next step lies in limiting federal control over the tribe also.
Why the EU Keeps Fighting Brexit
EU membership is a sort of bait-and-switch for states that were sold on membership as an opportunity to join a free trade bloc and a chance to participate in a more cooperative Europe.
Private Defense in the History of Genoa
The Republic of Genoa provides an example of how a small "state" managed to defend itself against much larger states using military resources that were overwhelmingly owned and controlled by private parties.
Economic Collapse Has Turned Many Europeans against the EU
Ironically, the economic collapse in Europe has united both the poor and rich members of the EU in agreement that the EU has none of their best interests at heart. The political winds have shifted and are blowing against the EU.
New York: The Corona Crisis Shows the Benefits of Localism Yet Again
COVID-19 is not really a "national" issue. It has affected different areas in very different ways.
The German Court’s Unexpected Blow to the ECB
A high German court recently ruled that the European Central Bank has overstepped the bounds of its power. The angry response from high-ranking European bureaucrats tells us a lot about what they want for the EU.