"Geopolitical Challenges for Liberty", with Yulia Tychkivska, Constanza Mazzina and Jacek Spendel

This discussion panel explores the profound geopolitical challenges currently facing the movement for individual liberty, with a specific focus on the conflict in Ukraine and rising authoritarianism The speakers argue that while libertarians often focus on reducing government regulation, an existential threat from tyrannical regimes neeeds a "real-world" approach to defending freedom through collective security and military support. The dialogue identifies a growing global divide between a block of free societies and a coordinated alliance of autocratic powers, including Russia, China, and Iran, which seek to destabilise Western values. Additionally, the participants examine the benefits of legal migration for economic growth, warning that nationalist populism and xenophobic hysteria often undermine the very principles of truth and individualism they claim to protect. Ultimately, they call for advocates of liberty to move beyond abstract theory and actively protect their values against both foreign aggression and domestic state surveillance. -- 🗽 Liberty International is an association of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a free and peaceful world, respect for individual rights and liberties, and an open and competitive economic system based on voluntary exchange and free trade. LI currently has members and representatives in over 100 countries. 🤝 Members and affiliated organizations pursue our goals through independent action, using their own freely-chosen strategies. The association exists to promote the exchange of information and ideas, to study diverse strategies, and to foster fellowship. ✅ If you believe in the same values, support us! Join the movement https://liberty-intl.org/donate 🌍 LI is building networks, organizations, and grassroots educational outreach around the world via our "Johnny Appleseed" strategy, including: Print and Internet liberty publications Sponsoring book translations in dozens of languages Sponsoring overseas youth-oriented Liberty Camps Organizing international conferences