Commentary

MARCH OF FOLLY: FALL OF AMERICAN EMPIRE

February 20, 2023 0

“Folly is a child of power.” ― Barbara W. Tuchman, The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam   “A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by governments of policies contrary […]

Government

The Rise and Fall of Empires

June 9, 2020 0

Francis Lee for the Saker Blog I think that it would be true to say that sudden spurts of economic growth are often caused by preparation for war, war itself, and post-war reconstruction. This process […]