War and Foreign Policy

In seeking membership in NATO, Finland and Sweden seem to believe they will have more military security. But they also are giving up their precious independence.

Vladimir Putin (not unlike President George W. Bush) has led his country into a destructive war, yet the Russian political leadership enjoys wide public support.

Once upon a time, the progressive hero was "socialist man." Today, we have "Davos man," who is ready to plan your life for you—your wishes notwithstanding.

Between Western sanctions and its own statist economic intervention, the Russian economy is headed downward and there is not much optimism ahead.

In seeking membership in NATO, Finland and Sweden seem to believe they will have more military security. But they also are giving up their precious independence.

American politicians claim that excessive military spending makes Americans "safe." The record shows otherwise.

The Davos crowd sold globalization as a way to bring nations together. Unfortunately, by insisting on political conformity, the globalists have set the world on fire.

When the USSR collapsed, it was hoped that Russia would develop a free market economy and respect individual rights. Unfortunately, the situation there is deteriorating.

Krugman’s recent NYT column on Russia features commentary on trade surpluses that is at best very misleading.

During the 1930s, the Rockefellers pushed hard for war against Japan.