Director:
Ivan Eland

2008 - Twilight War, by Mike Moore
2007 - Opposing the Crusader State, Edited by Carl P. Close, Robert Higgs
2006 - Depression, War and Cold War, by Robert Higgs
2005 - Resurgence of the Warfare State, by Robert Higgs
2004 - Against Leviathan, by Robert Higgs
2004 - Reclaiming the American Revolution, by William J. Watkins, Jr.
2004 - The Empire Has No Clothes, by Ivan Eland
2001 - Putting “Defense” Back into U.S. Defense Policy, by Ivan Eland
1990 - Arms, Politics and the Economy: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives, edited by Robert Higgs
1987 - Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government, by Robert Higgs

Articles by Robert Higgs
Articles by Ivan Eland
Articles by Charles Peña
Articles by William Marina
Articles by Anthony Gregory
Articles by Charlotte Twight

2008

• Our Own Strength Against Us: The War on Terror as a Self-Inflicted Disaster by Ian S. Lustick, April 2008

2007

• A Diplomatic Road to Damascus: The Benefits of U.S. Engagement with Syria by Leon T. Hadar, October 2007
• Do We Need to Go to War for Oil? by David R. Henderson, September 2007
• Nuclear Nonproliferation in the Post-9/11 World by Charles Peña, June 2007
• Budgeting for Empire: The Effect of Iraq and Afghanistan on Military Forces, Budgets, and Plans by David Isenberg, January 2007

2006

• Congress, the Defense Budget, and Pork: A Snout-to-Tail Description of Congress’ Foremost Concern in National Security Legislation by Winslow T. Wheeler, August 2006
• Is Future Conflict with China Avoidable? by Ivan Eland, January 2006

2005

• The Government’s Response to Terrorism: An Evaluation by Eric R. Taylor, December 2005
• The Way Out of Iraq: Decentralizing the Iraqi Government by Ivan Eland, January 2005

2004

• Homeland Security: Learning from Japan by Edward A. Olsen, November 2004

2008

• Is the U.S. Provoking a New Cold War—In Space? January 11, 2008

2007

• A Diplomatic Road to Damascus September 26, 2007
• Opposing the Crusader State September 21, 2007
• Protecting U.S. Oil Interests? September 4, 2007
• Nuclear Nonproliferation in the Post-9/11 World June 21, 2007
• How Americans Are Losing Both Freedom AND Security June 6, 2007
• Raiding the Defense Budget to Fund Local Pork February 17, 2007
• $1000 Popcorn Poppers February 1, 2007

2006

• New Book Dispels Myth that Wars Boost the Economy Novermber 6, 2006
• National Security Expert Charles Peña Joins the Independent Institute to Address Escalating Terrorism and Nuclear Proliferation October 16, 2006
• Is Conflict with China Inevitable? May 26, 2006
• State of the Union February 1, 2006

2005

• Libby Indictment Has Far Reaching Implications for U.S. Intelligence Around the World October 28, 2005
• Passage Of Iraq’s Constitution Likely To Inflame Sunni Insurgency October 19, 2005
• New Book by the Foremost Authority on War and Government Power Examines Post-9/11 America October 12, 2005
• National Security Expert Ivan Eland Says London and Madrid Bombings Work of al Qaeda July 8, 2005
• U.S. Defense Policy Expert Ivan Eland says Bush Speech Fails to Offer Solutions for Iraq in Face of Escalating Insurgency June 29, 2005
• New Policy Report Suggests Confederation or Partition May Be Best Solution for Iraq January 24, 2005

2004

• New Book Challenges U.S. Policy Of “Pre-Emptive” Wars and “Nation Building” October 1, 2004
• New Book on Empire Building to Be Showcased at Reception on October 20 September 20, 2004
• 9/11 Commission’s Recommendations for new Counter-Terrorism Center will not Improve Intelligence July 22, 2004
• Decentralized Government Could Be Best Hope for Self-Determination and True Sovereignty in Iraq June 30, 2004
• Statement of Institute’s Senior Fellow for Foreign Policy on President Bush’s Speech May 25, 2004

2003

• New Report Card on Administration’s “War on Terrorism” Gives Few Passing Grades, According to National Security Expert September 8, 2003
• Statement on the Bombings in Baghdad, Jerusalem August 19, 2003
• Statement by Center on Peace & Liberty Director on Killings of Uday and Qusay Hussein September 23, 2003
• New Report Card on Administration’s “War on Terrorism” Gives Few Passing Grades, According to National Security Expert September 8, 2003
• Statement on the Bombings of Baghdad, Jerusalem August 19, 2003
• Statement by Center on Peace & Liberty Director on Killings of Uday and Qusay Hussein July 23, 2003
• Statement on the White House’s Admission of Error on Iraq’s Attempt to Get Uranium from Africa Foreign Policy Senior Fellow: “What Else Are They Lying About?” July 8, 2003
• Statement on the Possibility of Sending Troops to Liberia July 3, 2003
• Independent Institute Unveils OnPower.org New Website Highlights Growth and Span of Government and “War Crises” July 1, 2003
• Statement of Institute’s Senior Fellow for Foreign Policy: Potential on U.S. Involvement in Syria April 14, 2003
• National Security Expert Ivan Eland Joins The Independent Institute to Head Its New “Center on Peace and Liberty” at a Moment of International Crisis March 3, 2003
• National Security Expert Ivan Eland Joins The Independent Institute to Head Its New Center on Peace and Liberty at a Moment of International Crisis March 3, 2003

2008

• “The New International Arms Race in Space—And How to Avoid It” (3/7/2008)
• “Is the U.S. Now Provoking an Arms Race in Space?” (2/21/2008)
• “Is the U.S. Provoking an Arms Race in Space?” (1/9/2008)

2007

• “Why Are Politicians Always Trying to Scare Us?” (12/6/2007)
• “New Directions for Peace and Security” (11/6/2007)
• “Troop Withdrawal: Looking Beyond Iraq” (9/21/2007)
• “Living With a Nuclear Iran and North Korea?” (6/21/2007)

2006

• “The Reality and Legacy of the Iraq War” (10/17/2006)
• “How to Really Win the War on Terrorism” (9/22/2006)
• “What Should the U.S. Do about China?” (5/17/2006)
• “Robert Higgs Czech Lectures” (5/1/2006)
• “Innovative Solutions for Iraq: Independent Policy Forum & Open House Reception” (2/16/2006)

2005

• “The War on Terror: Implications for Domestic Security and Civil Liberties” (11/17/2005)
• “How—And How Not—To Fight Terrorism” (3/1/2005)

2004

• “The Empire Has No Clothes: U.S. Foreign Policy Exposed” (10/28/2004)
• “Against Leviathan: Government Power and a Free Society” (9/29/2004)
• “The Future of Iraq: Democracy or Quagmire?” (6/17/2004)

2003

• “PATRIOT Acts I and II: The New Assault on Liberty?” (11/13/2003)
• “Preemptive War Strategy: A New U.S. Empire?” (6/25/2003)

2002

• “Secrecy, Freedom and Empire: Lessons for Today from Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers” (10/23/2002)
• “The U.S. War on Terrorism: Myths and Realities” (9/24/2002)
• “Big Brother is Watching” (6/6/2002)
• “Understanding America’s Terrorist Crisis: What Should Be Done?” (4/18/2002)

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