Presidential accountability in wartime : President Bush, the treatment of detainees, and the laws of war

Presidential accountability in wartime President Bush, the treatment of detainees, and the laws of war

The American presidency has long tested the capacity of the system of checks and balances to constrain executive power, especially in times of war. While scholars have examined presidents starting military conflicts without congressional authorization or infringing on civil liberties in the name of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Streichler, Stuart, 1957- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Ann Arbor, Michigan : University of Michigan Press 2023.
Edición:First edition
Materias:
Bush, George W. > (George Walker), > 1946-
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
Prisoners of war > Abuse of > 21st century.
Executive power > United States > History > 21st century.
War crimes (International law)
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chapter One. The Law of War
  • Chapter Two. The New Paradigm
  • Chapter Three. Congress and an Unchecked Presidency
  • Chapter Four. The Court versus the Commander in Chief
  • Chapter Five. The Torture Debate
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix A. Presidential Memorandum
  • Appendix B. Common Article 3
  • Appendix C. War Crimes Act
  • Abbreviations
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Author.

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