Democracy

A Swiss politician recently described a prospective package of bilateral accords between Switzerland and the European Union as an “introduction of foreign law, foreign judges and arbitrary sanctions […] tantamount to colonial subjugation.” Even though Switzerland is not an EU member and these accords will be subject to a popular vote, the European Union is frequently accused of eroding democracy and individual freedoms. This criticism misses the real threat. The most direct a

For too long, American policy debates have been trapped by a fundamental misconception: that we must choose between freedom and safety,...

"From Afghan Villages to American Courtrooms, False Accusations Threaten Justice" When I served as an infantry officer in Afghanistan, I...