War and Foreign Policy

Fareed Zakaria poses a fundamental question. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, America has dominated the world. How long can we remain in this position?

Andrew Bacevich has written a powerful but flawed criticism of American foreign policy. Both an academic historian and a professional soldier, he is exceptionally qualified to undertake such a critique.

If we, continuing to view ourselves in a hegemonic role, act to thwart these assertions of national ambition, we risk hostility and war.

Presented as part of the Mises Institute’s Brown Bag Seminar series on February 15, 1995 in Auburn, Alabama.

Obama's head is filled with myths and lies, not only about FDR and the New Deal but also about the government's power to repair the existing economic problems. With this model in his head, he can only do evil. This must change.

Robert Higgs, author of Depression, War, and Cold War, explains the economics of inflation in light of historical experience.

I am suggesting here that a far-reaching cost of the war was the degradation of the autonomy of individuals and families in relation to their property.

Sponsored by the Mises Institute and held in Atlanta, Georgia; 26-27 September 1997.

Sponsored by the Mises Institute and held at the College of Charleston in South Carolina; 7-9 April 1995.

Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit, 1 November 2008; Auburn, Alabama.