Classical liberals are rightly known for their fierce defence of free trade. Free trade makes us richer, fosters efficiency and … Continue reading “Free trade vs national security: insights from Adam Smith”

Summary This book presents a classical liberal theory on international relations. It is not newly developed, but distilled from the … Continue reading “Human Nature and World Affairs: An Introduction to Classical Liberalism and International Relations Theory”

In his speech to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos last month, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that … Continue reading “Classical liberalism vs liberal internationalism”

Generations of students of international relations (IR) at British universities have learned that liberals detest war and actively seek possibilities … Continue reading “Classical liberalism and the geopolitical stand-off with Russia”