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When Is It Appropriate to Go to War?

When Is It Appropriate to Go to War?

FromFree Thoughts


When Is It Appropriate to Go to War?

FromFree Thoughts

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

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Are libertarians isolationists? Why do libertarians seem to disagree so often when it comes to foreign policy? When is it appropriate to go to war? What about humanitarian interventions? If we need to cut spending, should it come out of the military? What do conservatives get wrong about foreign policy? What do liberals/progressives get wrong?Show Notes and Further ReadingJustin Logan, “War’s Declining Significance As A Policy Tool in the Comtemporary Age” (Chapter 8 in Peace, Love, & Liberty)Robert Higgs, Crisis and Leviathan (book)Walter A. McDougall, “Back to Bedrock: The Eight Traditions of American Statecraft” (article in Foreign Affairs)Richard K. Betts, “The Delusion of Impartial Intervention” (article in Foreign Affairs)   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Oct 27, 2014
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A weekly show about politics and liberty, featuring conversations with top scholars, philosophers, historians, economists, and public policy experts. Hosted by Trevor Burrus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.