Free Thoughts, Ep, 266: Free Thoughts/Power Problem Crossover: Are Libertarians Isolationists?
Channel: Libertarianism.org
Date: 2018-11-23

Trevor Thrall and Emma Ashford from Power Problems podcast join us to discuss the nuance differences between isolationists, non-interventionists, and pragmatic realists. When it comes to foreign policy, the way U.S. officials make decisions is largely based off the fact that the United States maintains and all-volunteer military. This military is the most powerful in the world, considering the U.S. spends more on defense than the next seven countries combined. There are many reasons for this, but at the forefront is the desire to remain #1 or the superpower in the eyes of the American people.  

What is the difference between an isolationist and a pragmatic realist? When do policymakers decide when intervention is necessary? What are real threats? What is John Bolton's philosophy on foreign affairs? What is the main role of our military? Di we have an obligation to keep America safe, but *not* all humans safe? Are U.S. policymakers only responsible for Americans? Or the entire Western world?

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