The Constitution's Text in Foreign Affairs

This book describes the constitutional law of foreign affairs, derived from the historical understanding of the Constitution's text. It examines timeless and recurring foreign affairs controversies—such as the role of the president and Congress, the power to enter armed conflict, and the power to make and break treaties—and shows how the words, structure, and context of the Constitution can resolve pivotal court cases and leading modern disputes. The book provides a counterpoint to much con...