Congress and the War on Terror: Making Policy for the Long War

Wheeler, Darren

ISBN 10: 1440857083 / ISBN 13: 9781440857089

Published by Praeger Pub Text, 2018

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210 pages. 9.50x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-1440857083

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Congress and the War on Terror: Making Policy for the Long War
• Publisher: Praeger Pub Text
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440857083
• ISBN 13: 9781440857089
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.57 kilograms

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Synopsis

As the U.S. government continues the battle against terrorism, Congress―representatives of the people―must develop long-term policies that provide for national security and protect the civil liberties of the American people.

Much of the conversation surrounding the War on Terror focuses on presidential power and responses to the president's exercising that power. Often overlooked or downplayed is the role of Congress in directing the outcome of the war. This book illustrates how Congress―in conjunction with the president and the judiciary―has played a key role in laying the foundation for many post-9/11 policies in areas such as surveillance and detention.

Instead of arguing that Congress is incapable of making successful counterterrorism policy, Congress and the War on Terror objectively examines what Congress has done in the past to suggest what action may be needed in the future. Covering controversial topics including torture, interrogation, drones, and military tribunals, it shows that only understanding previous decisions will enable Americans to determine what role Congress should play as the United States fights terror.

About the Author

Darren A. Wheeler earned his PhD in political science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, specializing in public law. He is currently associate professor of political science at Ball State University.