Are economic sanctions behind a possible recession in Russia?
byAccording to commentators, sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union are pushing Russia towards a recession. However, we hold that some key…
Peace
On the subject of free trade and world peace
byRichard Cobden was renowned for his role in the Anti-Corn Law League, campaigning against import tariffs. He was also a champion of the idea…
Chuck Hagel Propels Barack Obama Into History
byWith his thoughtful restructuring of America’s military, secretary of defense Chuck Hagel — a Republican — has cemented Obama’s signature legacy: restoring America to…
The General Treaty for Renunciation of War as an Instrument of National Policy remains in force
byThe 1928 Kellogg–Briand Pact, officially the General Treaty for Renunciation of War as an Instrument of National Policy, is a simple read. It’s so…
Remember
byAn article by Cobden Centre fellow David Howden for Mises.ca. Today many of us are wearing a poppy on our lapels in a show…
Women in Palestine and Israel must take centre stage
byRecently, in the offices of the Mayor of the city of Nablus, Palestine, the missing pieces that would permit a just and lasting peace…
Richard Cobden: activist for peace
byOn June 3, 1804, Richard Cobden was born. Nicknamed the “Apostle of Free Trade,” he spearheaded the campaign against the protectionist Corn Laws, leading…
Richard Cobden’s achievements
by“We are on the eve of great changes” Richard Cobden told Parliament in February 1846. He was correct. Britain stood poised to embark on…
Does trade promote peace?
byIn this video treatise Professor Pavel Yakovlev from Learn Liberty expounds the benefits of the ‘Capitalist Peace Theory’ arguing that free trade leads to…
The end of politics
byA view from America, previously published at Forbes.com This column debuted a year ago and proceeded to make a troubling announcement: World peace has…