War and Foreign Policy
The Myth of Nationalist Victory: The Articles of Confederation and the Bank of North America
Were stronger central government under the Articles of Confederation and a central bank really necessary to win the American Revolution, as conservative nationalists of the era claimed?
On Little Bighorn Anniversary, Remember Custer’s Crimes
The famed "Custer's Last Stand" at the hands of Native Americans defending their villages is a reminder of the brutality of the US war against the Plains Indians. History tells us that the "heroic" George Armstrong Custer was really the "reckless" Custer who died underestimating his foe.
The Myth of Nationalist Victory: The Articles of Confederation and the Bank of North America
Were stronger central government under the Articles of Confederation and a central bank really necessary to win the American Revolution, as conservative nationalists of the era claimed?
On Little Bighorn Anniversary, Remember Custer’s Crimes
The famed "Custer's Last Stand" at the hands of Native Americans defending their villages is a reminder of the brutality of the US war against the Plains Indians. History tells us that the "heroic" George Armstrong Custer was really the "reckless" Custer who died underestimating his foe.
Mises Spotlight: Associated Scholars
The Mises Institute announces 11 new Associated Scholars rooted in the Misesian tradition. They are a vital part of our network, growing the Austrian intellectual tradition through writing, teaching, and speaking in their professional careers and at their academic institutions.
A Sledgehammer Attack on War
Reading this book confirms Charles Tansill’s emendation of a familiar saying: “The paths of military glory lead but to the grave.” When one considers the horrors of war for the combatants, Rothbard’s argument that the costs of war are virtually never worth paying is strengthened.
Why Politicians Lie—and How Easy Money Keeps the Boom Alive
Mark Thornton reviews John Mearsheimer’s Why Do Politicians Lie? and connects political deception abroad to the Fed-driven distortions now warping markets, money, and the working class.
The NDAA’s Attempt to Election-proof US-Israel Relations
On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho look at the debate over the latest National Defense Authorization Act.
Trump’s Iran Predicament Is His Own Fault
Trump is trapped in a genuinely difficult situation as he tries to reach a deal with Iran. But it is a crisis of his own making. Also, the establishment figures now condemning him should not be allowed to pretend they had nothing to do with it.
