In Federalist No. 11, Alexander Hamilton argues that national unity is essential to economic independence. But does commercial strength guarantee freedom, and whose interests does that strength ultimately serve?
Tag: sovereignty
When “Running Venezuela” Is the Point
When political leaders speak of “running” another sovereign nation until it submits to a so-called transition, the danger is not hypothetical. Language like this reveals a worldview rooted in domination rather than consent—and history shows where that road leads. This editorial examines why rhetoric matters, how empire announces itself, and why democracy cannot be imposed by force.
