The Founders, Executive Power, and Military Intervention (original) (raw)

The article explores the evolution of American military and foreign policy, arguing that contemporary interventionist practices deviate from the Founders' intentions regarding military power and its balance with civil liberty. It discusses the historical context of military deployment in the U.S. and critiques the current military's expansive role, advocating for new criteria governing military interventions: national security interests, public consensus, clearly defined objectives, and exhaustion of non-military solutions. Ultimately, it suggests that these principles could foster a more equitable distribution of global security responsibilities and align U.S. military actions with its political culture.