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Sukrit Sabhlok is a writer of the Austrian School of economics and a libertarian. His work has most often focused on analyzing public policy issues from a free-market perspective. He is a vehement critic of expansionist foreign policy, which he views as "imperialist"

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Arts & Humanities > History of Ideas Four great ideas in history: 1 of 7
Mankind is the most adaptable and intelligent of all known species of animal. The human being of today is not a hunter-gatherer but a sophisticated problem-solver. Since primitive human life 5,000 years ago, man has progressed steadily. But the most striking developments in human thought have only occurred in (relatively) re... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy Political ideologies must be dynamic to survive: 1 of 5
The hypothesis that ideologies must remain dynamic in order to survive can be unpacked on the basis of reasons why some ideologies might not be so successful. Contemporary events in fields such as law, economics or politics often force ideologies to test their theoretical framework in the real world, and demographic changes ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy The democratic peace thesis and reflections on the role of conflict in liberal political theory: 1 of 2
"The market is a democracy in which every penny gives a right to vote and where voting is repeated every day." - (Ludwig von Mises) An empirical consensus that liberal democracies are peaceful towards other liberal democracies has undoubtedly emerged. But democracies are not any less violent than non-democracies per se; inde... More..
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars Media freedom in Australia during World War II: 1 of 1
Truth in War The outbreak of warfare brings about a flurry of excitement, even among individuals considered to be politically apathetic. Suddenly, everyone feels compelled to inquire about whether their very survival is at stake. Media organisations experience a surge in demand for their services. The greater the state of pa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Book reviews: Please Just F* Off, by Ryan Heath: 1 of 1
There are better things to do than validate other people's marketing labels by talking up generational conflict,' writes Ryan Heath, a 25-year old expatriate living in the UK. It's a refreshing start to his book, simply because most criticism directed at Heath has argued he is doing precisely that. But that's the trouble wit... More..
Arts & Humanities > History of Ideas A brief history of economic thought: 1 of 1
The spread of liberal ideas has been precipitated by more than 250 years of historical experiments. Economic thought can be said to have evolved since the father of modern economics, Adam Smith, published "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" in 1776. Karl Marx then wrote his famous work, "Das Capi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Ancient Egypt: The history of the Old Kingdom: 2 of 3
Collapse of the Old Kingdom I. It was during the Egyptian Old Kingdom (2613-2181 BC) that the institution of kingship was first consolidated. Out of tribal squabbles in the pre-dynastic era, the pharaoh emerged as commander of a vast state apparatus. Drawing on the divine right of kings, he could conscript labour, seize land... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Ancient Egypt: The history of the Second Intermediate Period and the Hyksos: 2 of 2
When scholars consider the Second Intermediate Period (SIP) in Egyptian history, they usually conclude that it was a time of turmoil and rapid change. Anthony Spalinger, for example, writes that the SIP is commonly seen as a "dark age" of political instability. For sure, the period 1782-1570 BC was marked by a high turnover ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy Philosophical variants of liberalism: 2 of 2
Two recognised variants of liberalism are neoliberalism and social liberalism. The former, in an American context, supports the freedom to trade but does not necessarily oppose the large government role of Keynesianism or environmentalism. The latter developed much of its foundational elements from the utilitarian writings o... More..