Authorities for Military Operations Against Terrorist Groups: The State of the Debate and Options for Congress

By Andrew M Liepman, Christopher S Chivvis, Andrew M. Liepman

U.S. counterterrorism operations rely on authorizations established in 2001 and 2002. This report surveys the debate over the requirements for a new congressional authorization for the use of military force against terrorist groups and examines the current terrorist challenge, the purposes and key elements of such legislation, and options for Congress.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0833090798
• ISBN13: 9780833090799
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"