Richard Hannay sees for himself how political activists trick decent people into supporting their quest for power.

George Canning urged Britain not to bring Continental Europe’s topsy-turvy politics home by getting too closely involved.

William Gladstone explains that a truly ‘exceptional nation’ respects the equality and rights of all nations.

William Gladstone warns voters not to leave foreign policy in the hands of interventionist politicians.

J. S. Mill argues that free trade has done more to put an end to war than any political union or military alliance.

Richard Hannay reflects on the innocent lives lost, when the lust for power or the desire for revenge makes us less than human.