Authorities for Military Operations Against Terrorist Groups - Christopher S. Chivvis & Andrew M. Liepman

Authorities for Military Operations Against Terrorist Groups

By Christopher S. Chivvis & Andrew M. Liepman

  • Release Date: 2016-07-22
  • Genre: Politics & Current Events

Description

U.S. counterterrorism operations rely on authorizations established in 2001 and 2002. This report surveys the debate over the requirements for a new congressional authorization for the use of military force against terrorist groups and examines the current terrorist challenge, the purposes and key elements of such legislation, and options for Congress.

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