May 6, 2014 George Washington University, Washington D.C.

"The long wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have sparked renewed debate about foreign policy within both political parties. William Kristol recently said that while Republicans generally agree on domestic policy, the real debate would be on foreign policy. Likewise, in the Democratic party, the more hawkish Clinton wing of the party continues its clash with the more dovish McGovernite wing. To focus on these differences, The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and The Independent Institute in Oakland, California are hosting a debate among the various foreign policy traditions. Please join us for this necessary and timely debate."

Ivan Eland is the Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute.

Henry R. Nau is the Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University.

Michael Lind is co-founder of the New America Foundation.

Short clips from “Ron Paul: Liberty Defined”

Clip 1: “Vices Aren't Crimes” Dr. Paul talks about how governments shouldn't be the ones who decide whether vices like marijuana should be allowed, citing alcohol prohibition and the drug war as doing more harm than good.

Clip 2: “Understanding Liberty” Dr. Paul describes how real positive change comes from understanding liberty and economics.

Clip 3: “All You Have To Do Is Scare Them” Dr. Paul talks about how governments instill fear in populations through propaganda.

Clip 4: “Whistleblowers Are Heroes” Dr. Paul calls out the U.S. government for rewarding criminals and punishing whistleblowers.

Research Fellow Stephen P. Halbrook, author of Gun Control in the Third Reich, appeared on Gun Talk Radio with Tom Gresham. Halbrook talks about the Second Amendment and the traditions of liberty and limited government.

Sr. Fellow Ivan Eland appears on The Financial Survival Network with host Kerry Lutz to talk about his book Recarving Rushmore which will be updated in the fall of 2014. The book ranks U.S. Presidents on issues of peace, prosperity, and liberty.

Ivan Eland, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute, appears on CTV to discuss Obama's call for a united front against Russia in response to instability in Ukraine.

Sr Fellow Ivan Eland appeared on Canada’s CTV to discuss the latest violence in Ukraine. Eland says a civil war is possible there.

Sr. Fellow Ivan Eland is a guest on CCTV discussing the peace process in Ukraine and what the effects of sanctions are having on Russia.

Sr. Fellow Benjamin Powell appears on Vancouver’s CKNW radio to discuss the one year anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh. Powell talks with host Mike Eckfordabout conditions in clothing factories in Bangladesh and markets for labor and the products manufactured there.