Undeclared War and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
New Book Published by Woodrow Wilson Center Press Analyzes the History and Constitutionality of Limited Wars in the United States
WASHINGTON—Woodrow Wilson Center Press has published a new book, Undeclared War and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy, by Kenneth B. Moss. It is copublished with the Hopkins University Press.
Undeclared wars have a history in the United States almost as old as the country itself and bear an importance that has grown along with the nation's power, international status, and technological proficiency. In this book Kenneth B. Moss demonstrates that though the framers of the Constitution had a broad notion of the varieties of war and the authority under which they would be undertaken without a formal declaration, Congress and the president are leading the United States into conflicts without fundamental oversight and accountability.
"This is an exceptionally thoughtful, probing, insightful study that adds much to our understanding of modern warfare, both its practical application and its constitutional legitimacy. The manuscript reflects the author's rich experience in both Congress and the executive branch. A major work that enlightens and educates."—Louis Fisher, author of Presidential War Power
Kenneth B. Moss is Professor and Chairman of the Department of National Security Studies at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University. He has also been affiliated with the Siemens Corporation, the Woodrow Wilson Center, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Undeclared War and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy is distributed by the Johns Hopkins University Press, http://www.press.jhu.edu or telephone 1-800-537-5487. The price is $60.00 for hardcover and $22.95 for paperback.
