The Way Forward (Part 9 of 10) - The Rule of Law and the Global War on Terrorism - Washburn Law

Subtitle: Legal Choices in the Global War on Terrorism. On January 20, 2009, the next President will inherit responsibility for a host of foreign policy issues related to the global war on terrorism. Panelists will discuss the difficult legal issues confronting the new Administration. Will the unitary executive doctrine continue to shape the nation's response to the war on terrorism? Will Congress acknowledge and accept responsibility for exercising its constitutional role in protecting national security? With the benefit of hindsight, what advice can experts offer for the next phase of the war on terrorism? Discussion includes legal choices in the global war on terrorism. Moderator: Thomas J. Romig. Panelists: Mary Ellen O'Connell; Philippe Sands; David E. Graham. For more information visit: http://washburnlaw.edu/ruleoflaw/

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