The Libertarian Utopia That Almost Caused A War

The video explores the libertarian project led by Michael Oliver to establish the Republic of Minerva on unclaimed reefs in the South Pacific. Despite declaring independence, the project faced opposition from neighboring countries, particularly Tonga, which dismantled the structures and claimed the territory. Legal developments and international rulings further complicated the situation, leading to ongoing disputes between Fiji and Tonga. The Ocean Life Research Foundation, later reformed as the Phoenix Foundation, continued to pursue libertarian states elsewhere, but with limited success.

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