Brian Finucane

Brian Finucane, a Senior Adviser at the International Crisis Group and a former Department of State lawyer, dives deep into the rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. He discusses the controversial military buildup near Venezuela and clarifies the legal ambiguities of recent U.S. strikes. Finucane debunks narratives around narco-terrorism, while explaining why regime change in Caracas may be unrealistic. He also raises alarms about the implications for U.S. democracy and the erosion of congressional authority over military actions.

Brian Finucane, a Senior Adviser at the International Crisis Group, and Matthew Waxman, a law professor at Columbia, dive into the complexities of U.S. war powers following recent military actions. They discuss the Biden administration's legal justifications for operations in the Middle East without new congressional approvals. The duo explores historical contexts of the War Powers Resolution, the risks of 'creative lawyering' by the executive, and potential reforms for better congressional oversight. Their insights reveal the ongoing tension between executive authority and legislative accountability in matters of war.

Brian Finucane, a Senior Adviser at the Crisis Group; Jack Goldsmith, a Harvard Law professor and national security law expert; and Matt Gluck, Lawfare Research Fellow, dive into the escalating U.S. military operations in Yemen against the Houthi rebels. They analyze the Biden administration's legal justifications under the War Powers Resolution and the complexities of congressional oversight. The conversation highlights the evolving interpretations of military authority, the role of unmanned vehicles, and how the administration's actions may redefine U.S. engagement in conflict.

Brian Finucane, an expert on war powers, and Matt Waxman, a national security law scholar, delve into the complexities of U.S. military authority. They discuss the Biden administration's justifications for military actions in the Middle East without new congressional approval. The pair highlights the historical context of these actions, the ongoing tension between executive and legislative powers, and the urgent need for congressional reform to clarify war powers. Additionally, they explore the implications of this dynamic for future military engagements.

Experts in conflict resolution, constitutional law, and international relations discuss the escalating conflict in Yemen, exploring legal justifications for US military operations against Houthi rebels. They delve into the process of reporting military deployments, recent executive branch practice in understanding legal theory, and the scope of self-defense in strikes. They also analyze potential justifications for military intervention in Yemen and the administration's reliance on creative statutory interpretations without congressional authorization.