Encore Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV (Not in the PBS App)
The Constitution of the United States divides oversight of the military between the executive and legislative branches. However, since the September 11th attacks, three consecutive presidents have pushed the limits of their ability to use military force – and Congress has done little to stop them. What is Congress’ responsibility to oversee the use of force?
The separation of powers has spawned a great deal of debate over the roles of the president and Congress in foreign affairs, as well as over the limits on their respective authorities, explains this Backgrounder.
Featured Guests:
- John Bellinger, Former Legal Adviser- U.S. Department of State
- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry- U.S. Representative for Nebraska’s 1st congressional district (R)
- Beverly Gage, Professor of History & American Studies- Yale University
- Michael Glennon, Professor of International Law- Fletcher School, Tufts University
- John Henry, Co-Founder- Committee for the Republic
- Sen. Johnny Isakson- The senior United States Senator from Georgia (R)
- Rep. Pramila Jayapal- The U.S. Representative from Washington’s 7th congressional district (D)
- Rep. Walter Jones- The Former United States Representative for North Carolina’s 3rd District
- Sen. Angus King- United States Senator from Maine (I)
- Harold Hongju Koh, Professor, Yale Law School- Former Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State
- Rep. Barbara Lee- The U.S. Representative for California’s 13th congressional district (D)
- Fredrik Logevall, Professor of International Affairs- Harvard Kennedy School
- Sen Ed Markey- United States Senator from Massachusetts (D)
- Sen. Jeff Merkley- United States Senator from Oregon (D)
- Rep. Robert Pittenger- the U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 9th congressional district (R)
- Sen. James Risch- United States Senator from Idaho (R)
- Rep. Adam Schiff- U.S. Representative for California’s 28th congressional district (D)
- Sen. Jean Shaheen- United States Senator from New Hampshire (D)
- Jake Sullivan, Former Director of Policy Planning- U.S. State Department
Watch On Your Schedule: Foreign Policy Association will make the digital edition of the GREAT DECISIONS television series available to students and the public on YouTube.
About The Series: Narrated by Academy Award nominated actor David Strathairn, GREAT DECISIONS IN FOREIGN POLICY is produced by the non-partisan Foreign Policy Association and features thirteen half-hour documentaries, each tackling a different global challenge facing America today.
GREAT DECISIONS is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the GREAT DECISIONS Briefing Book, watching the DVD and meeting in a discussion group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Here are some resources for bringing your discussion groups online.
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