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Lawfare Archive: War Powers and the Latest U.S. Intervention in Yemen with Brian Finucane, Jack Goldsmith, and Matt Gluck

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Interpreting War Powers: Executive Authority and Military Engagements

This chapter explores the significant role of the Office of Legal Counsel in shaping executive interpretations of the War Powers Resolution, highlighting historical and contemporary views on presidential military authority. It discusses the complexities and conflicts arising from various administrations' approaches to military interventions, notably in Yemen, and examines the legislative responses, or lack thereof, from Congress. The conversation emphasizes the nuances in defining 'hostilities' and the implications of these interpretations on the legality of military actions taken under the guise of self-defense.

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