Michael Ramsey
Law professor at the University of San Diego and historian of constitutional war powers; provided the episode's historical chronology and analysis of early authorizations.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 58min
What is the Constitutional Balance of War Powers Between Congress and the President?
Michael D. Ramsey, a constitutional law scholar focused on war powers, and Harold Hongju Koh, a national security law expert and former Yale dean, debate who controls war making under the Constitution. They cover Epic Fury, the War Powers Resolution, historical meanings of "war," judicial avoidance, congressional inaction, and ways Congress might reassert authority.
Nov 9, 2025 • 52min
Lawfare Archive: Waxman and Ramsey on Delegating War Power
Matthew Waxman, a national security scholar and law professor at Columbia, joins Michael Ramsey, a historian of constitutional war powers from the University of San Diego. They dive into the constitutional nuances of war power delegations, emphasizing Congress's authority over the president's military initiation power. Key discussions include the evolution of war powers from the Founding era to today, highlighting early authorizations and the implications of broad AUMFs post-Cold War. Their insights shed light on the ongoing tension between legislative intent and executive authority.
