Topic: Authorization Of Force

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Arab Winter
Episode 544 26:33 - 32:35

544: Arab Winter

War Powers Resolution, Congressional Authorization, Executive Power

President Obama announced he will seek authorization from Congress for the use of military force in Syria, despite maintaining that he has the unilateral authority to act. The hosts discuss the legal distinction between the War Powers Resolution and a formal declaration of war. They argue that seeking this vote is a strategic move to ratify expanded presidential military powers for future administrations.