Ep. 111 — The Founders on Foreign Policy

Have you thought about the Declaration of Independence as a foreign policy document?  Or have you thought the same about Washington's Farewell Address?  Well they certainly are!  The Declaration outlined our case for independence from another country and in itself is a statement on universal principles that were the cornerstone for our new country.  Washington's Farewell Address cautioned against "international friendships of dubious value."  The Founders put an emphasis on prudence as a classical virtue, echoing Aristotle.  According to our special guest, this caution was woven into our approach to foreign policy, especially as a fledgling nation surrounded by hostile powers.  Join our guest, Dr. Matthew Spaulding with Hillsdale College and our panel for this insightful discussion on the origins of the United State's foreign policy.