Miscellaneous
War has long been the subject of vigorous debate. The United States Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war and appoints the president as commander-in-chief of the military. When it comes to war, who holds the power to ultimately decide the actions of the United States? Gene Healy, vice president at the Cato Institute; David B. Rivkin Jr., partner at BakerHostetler; and Margaret L. Taylor, governance studies fellow at the Brookings Institution will discuss in this episode: does the president have the power to start a war?Learn More:"The Long Road Ahead for the Congressional Resolutions on Iran," By Scott R. Anderson, Margaret Taylor"On "Imminence": Absence of Evidence is Evidence of Absence," By Gene Healy"Repeal Old AUMFs and Salt the Earth," By Gene Healy"Congress Declares War, but Only the President Can Make It," By David B. Rivkin Jr. and Lee A. Casey See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.