A New Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State: Comparison of Current Proposals in Brief

Weed, Matthew C.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Executive power;    Defense policy;    International affairs;    Terrorism;   

RP-ID  :  R43760
RP-ID  :  R43760_2014Oct21

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the President's constitutional authority to use military force against the armed offensive of the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIL or ISIS) in northern and western Iraq and northeastern Syria. It also covers current proposals for action under congressional authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs).