321. What Is The Difference Between Self-Defense and War?

Is every war about America acting in self-defense and protecting itself? Or does the government start wars for other reasons? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So, today I wanted to talk about something that has been in the news a ton lately, and if you pay any attention to sort […]

27. Why Do We Fight with Other Countries?

Why do wars and foreign conflict happen? Today, Connor and Brittany explain why countries sometimes fight and how a principle known as the Golden Rule can help make our world more peaceful. Books: Tuttle Twins and the Golden Rule Terms: Blowback: the unintended consequences, unwanted side-effects, or suffered repercussions of military operations that fall back […]