The Politics of War Powers – The two most important Article 1 powers in the national security space are appropriating and declaring war. But post 9/11, Congress has proven unable to pass new war powers bills crafted to grapple with current warfare. They also have been unable to repeal antiquated existing authorities. As a result, the executive branch has created convoluted legal theories that have allowed them to conduct, most notably, operations to counter extremist groups around the world.

Co-sponsored by the SNF Agora Institute and the International Studies Leadership Council (ISLC), the event will feature Rebecca Brocato, SNF Agora Visiting Fellow and former Special Assistant to Presidents Biden and Obama, and special guest Tess Bridgeman, editor of Just Security and former NSC Deputy Legal Advisor.

This event is hybrid and can also be joined at the following link: https://zoom.us/j/99056016423.