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When Parliaments Go to War: US War Powers in Comparative Perspective
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Forschungsinstitut der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V.
Abstract This essay compares the constitutional processes in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States for deploying the armed forces. It highlights two important advantages for US lawmakers to consider from the experiences in the United Kingdom and Germany. First, the recent British vote to use mil... view more
This essay compares the constitutional processes in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States for deploying the armed forces. It highlights two important advantages for US lawmakers to consider from the experiences in the United Kingdom and Germany. First, the recent British vote to use military force against ISIS in Syria illustrated the importance of a public debate - even if such a debate and parliamentary vote are not required by law under the British constitution. Second, the German vote demonstrates how the legislature can shape a military mission and leave the government on a strong legal footing for deploying the military. The United States would benefit if its legislators heeded both examples.... view less
Keywords
parliament; war; constitution; military intervention; public opinion; discussion; voting; legislative; executive power; legislation; United States of America; Federal Republic of Germany; Great Britain
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Political System, Constitution, Government
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
6 p.
Series
DGAP kompakt, 2
ISSN
2198-5936
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications