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The Age of Increasing Unfreedom | Interview with prof. David Friedman

by Paritosh Purohit February 11, 2026

The Rise of Psychopolitics in Free Society

A Libertarian Path to Europe’s Realignment

Socialism de-rails in Spain

The Nordic Myth: Johan Norberg Debunks Democratic Socialism

What is Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine”?

Need writing inspiration? Here are pieces we would like to commission!

Why Georgia Should Care About the Crisis in Iran

by Tinatini Samkurashvili February 2, 2026

The Governance Paradox of Real Madrid

Titus Gebel: Rethinking Governance Through Free Private Cities

Urgent International Action Is Needed on the Islamic Republic of Iran

Georgia’s Price Controls Are a Step Back Toward a Planned Economy

Can AI Art be Good Art?

Field Notes on Making Agro‑Pastoral Peace Possible

Politics

The Rise of Psychopolitics in Free Society

by Santiago Agustin Baez February 8, 2026

What is Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine”?

by Giorgi Kajaia February 4, 2026

Why Georgia Should Care About the Crisis in Iran

by Tinatini Samkurashvili February 2, 2026

Urgent International Action Is Needed on the Islamic Republic of Iran

by Giorgi Kajaia January 28, 2026

Economics

The Age of Increasing Unfreedom | Interview with prof. David Friedman

by Paritosh Purohit February 11, 2026

The Nordic Myth: Johan Norberg Debunks Democratic Socialism

by Oscar Gill-Lewis February 7, 2026

Titus Gebel: Rethinking Governance Through Free Private Cities

by Tania Rak January 30, 2026

The EU Council’s Historic Moment on the IRGC

by Sepehr Hadaeghnia January 23, 2026

Culture

Need writing inspiration? Here are pieces we would like to commission!

by Ian Golan February 3, 2026
by Ian Golan February 3, 2026

The Governance Paradox of Real Madrid

by Giorgi Kajaia January 30, 2026
by Giorgi Kajaia January 30, 2026

The Free State of Cospaia  – Chapter 2: Origin

by Nicolas S. Straehl January 25, 2026
by Nicolas S. Straehl January 25, 2026

Resurrection of Punk: How Capitalism Saved Rebellion

by Mariam Nemsadze January 15, 2026
by Mariam Nemsadze January 15, 2026

EU Elections

Portugal’s Presidential Sprint: A Liberal Breaks Into The Front Pack

by Tomás Lucena Barreiro January 15, 2026
by Tomás Lucena Barreiro January 15, 2026

The Power of Unpopularity: A Lesson from Hungary About Freedom

by Kristóf Ábel Tarnay December 24, 2025
by Kristóf Ábel Tarnay December 24, 2025

Spain’s New University Decree: More Regulation, Less Excellence

by Nicolás Sánchez October 28, 2025
by Nicolás Sánchez October 28, 2025

A Corrosive Legacy in Bosnia and Herzegovina

by Tea Kljajić September 19, 2025
by Tea Kljajić September 19, 2025

Archive

  • Economics

    The Economic Case for Ross Ulbricht’s Silk Road

    by Ian Golan January 19, 2025
    January 19, 2025

    The shackles of the state have always been countered with intense lockpicking, even if only few could ever hope of cracking …

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  • US Elections

    US Elections and Trump’s Cabinet – SFL Liberty Report

    by Gonçalo Torres January 18, 2025
    January 18, 2025

    The US election determined the future of world politics for the next years to come. In this episode I talk with …

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  • Society

    The Israeli Judicial Crisis and the Universal Tension Between Democracy and Liberalism

    by Anna Shnaidman January 17, 2025
    January 17, 2025

    The legal crisis in Israel, which peaked on the eve of October 6, 2023, represents not just a domestic debate about …

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  • Culture

     Lights, Camera, Liberty! What do Award Shows Teach Us about Classical Liberalism?

    by Shasmeethaa Nair January 17, 2025
    January 17, 2025

    With the dawn of a new year, the inevitable glitz and glamour of the Hollywood award season follows close by. From …

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  • CultureSociety

    The Illusion of Control: Determinism and Ecology in Dune

    by Tomás Lucena Barreiro January 15, 2025
    January 15, 2025

    In my earlier text last month, I explored the intertwining themes of power, belief, and seductive allure of authoritarianism in Frank …

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  • Society

    Brazil Vs. Big Tech: How Zuckerberg’s Move To Texas Stoked A Censorship Crisis

    by Augusto Pimentel January 13, 2025
    January 13, 2025

    What seemed like a victory for Brazilians towards a more politically fair country may ultimately become a nightmare in another chapter …

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  • EconomicsSociety

    The Silent Feminist-Market Revolution in North Korea

    by Jonáš Kurus January 13, 2025
    January 13, 2025

    North Korea presents itself as a hermit kingdom under strict supervision of the Kim dynasty. The State’s official philosophy, Juche, embodies …

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    Our 2024 wrap: Editors’ picks

    by Ogechukwu Egwuatu December 31, 2024
    December 31, 2024

    Last time, we shared the articles you, our readers, loved the most this year. To close out 2024, we’re flipping the …

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    Our 2024 wrap: the 5 most-read articles this year

    by Ogechukwu Egwuatu December 27, 2024
    December 27, 2024

    It’s been a whirlwind this year. So much has happened and we at SpeakFreely have also been working tirelessly to add …

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  • Society

    A Merry Christmas from Speak Freely and our wish list for Santa!

    by Oscar Gill-Lewis December 24, 2024
    December 24, 2024

    At this festive time of year, the Speak Freely Editorial board is getting in a merry mood. The team has spent …

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  • EconomicsSociety

    What would HL Mencken do … about EU-Mercosur?

    by Ian Golan December 24, 2024
    December 24, 2024

    The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a rare and shining example of commerce breaking through the barriers erected by petty protectionists and …

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  • Politics

    Did Milei push the button(s)? A journey through radicalism and gradualism in liberty thought

    by Nikola Lj. Ilievski December 23, 2024
    December 23, 2024

    Leonard Read, Javier Milei and pushing the button Imagine you are a major politician in your country. In your office, there …

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  • Culture

    The Messianic Road to Serfdom in Dune

    by Tomás Lucena Barreiro December 23, 2024
    December 23, 2024

    What if the greatest hero was also the most dangerous villain? Frank Herbert’s Dune challenges us to see beyond the façade …

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  • Politics

    Suspension of X (Twitter) in Brazil: Crony Censorship or Good Governance?

    by Lucas Guimarães December 6, 2024
    December 6, 2024

    The world was taken aback when it was announced that the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, would be …

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