The growing tensions between North Korea and the Unites States have resulted in President Trump issuing a statement suggesting the use of military force. It may not just be as easy as a push of a button for Mr. Trump. President Trump may find interest in past debates regarding Congressional authority to initiate military operations abroad. President Harry Truman was able to launch the Korean War without any prior congressional authorization, which was rare considering presidents usually engaged in foreign military operations with implicit support from Congress. This changed with the occurrence of the Vietnam War, as Congressional reformers stood to challenge presidential authority regarding military offenses. The already growing divide grew …show more content…
Section 2. (b) of the War Powers Act notes that under Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, specifically states that Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States. This eliminates any argument over whether the Act can be marked as unconstitutional, meaning the following sections must be abided by President Trump. Section 2. (c) lays outs the circumstances where imminent involvement is clearly indicated: 1) a declaration of war, 2) specific statutory authorization, or 3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces. These circumstances may be applicable to Mr. Trump if North Korea’s threats fall under any of those three guidelines. If it has not already been made clear enough, Section 3 of the War Powers Act states, “The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situation where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and after shall consult regularly with Congress until United States Armed Forces are no longer engaged in hostilities or have been removed from such situations” (pg.522). This all falls under the case that Congress authorizes Mr. Trump to intervene North
The war measure act was made to give the government power of the rights and freedom
Since its creation after the Korean War in 1950, North Korea, also known as the Democratic People Republic of Korea (DPRK), has caused many problems for the United States. North Korea has, for instance, broken treaties and even gone so far as to threaten the use of nuclear weapons. Naturally, different presidents have dealt with North Korea in different ways. Take Eisenhower for example, he actually threatened the use of nuclear weapons against North Korea in 1953 (obviously before North Korea had nuclear capabilities). Many presidents ignored North Korea all together, and some tried to ignore the country, but circumstances did not allow
The debate of war powers between the executive and legislative branches has led to a conflict between the two branches on who has the right or responsibility to declare war and to commit troops. Although the constitution specifically gives the President the title of Commander-in-Chief, he does not have the power to declare full out aggression. This has led to conflict over the years because Congress is the one with the true power to declare war and yet, US Presidents have committed troops and other resources without congressional approval. Truman set precedents for using military force without congressional approval. Truman declared troops without Congress even declaring war in Korea. Truman in doing this had done something that no one other President had done: using full-scale military force without an official declaration of war. Truman had simply called his deploying troops as, “a police action.” This action by Truman did not go well with Congress but because Congress was going to declare war on Korea anyways, Congress allowed Truman to continue to deploy troops without a full declaration of war but Congress asked Truman to ask for their permission before deploying more NATO troops. This continued during the Vietnam War as both Presidents Johnson and Nixon used military force without official declarations from Congress. They both were following something called the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which was passed by Congress and allowed the President to have full rein over
The farmers of our Constitution recognized the need for separate powers as well as checks and balances among the executive, legislative and judicial branches. This in turn helps to "provide for the common defense". Separation of powers prevents one branch from becoming excessively dominant over the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America.: In order to accede to the preamble and adhere in its goals, the Constitution ensures this is by clearly stating the
The United States’s nuclear umbrella should not be withdrawn from foreign countries because of the risk of more nuclear weapon development. The United States can not keep world peace by dominating every country's decision on WMDs but the ones that are under nuclear umbrella protection can be prevented from creating more. A favorable reason the United States should be allowed to intervene is the country of North Korea. The North Koreans are not afraid of the U.S and their policies, indicated by North Korea's actions of nuclear missile tests. Republican candidate Donald Trump, has expressed his extreme dislike for nuclear weapons throughout multiple interviews. Trump said that the world's enemy is not global warm, but nuclear
To this Kim Jong-un dissolved the Korean Armistice Agreement of 1953 that established the border between North Korea and South Korea. With the treaty dissolved, North Korea threatened South Korea, a long-time ally of the United States, with military action if it cooperated with the sanctions placed upon North Korea by the UN and other countries. The United States Air Force publicly flew bomber planes over South Korea to show North Korea that it was still under the protection of the United States (“Missile Defense”). Many people argue that a show of force goes against the just war theory because it used simply to intimidate the other side, which is not a just reason for war. However, Aquinas states, “ Manly exercises in warlike feats of arms are not all forbidden, but those which are inordinate and perilous, and end in slaying or plundering” (486). In this circumstance, the US was showing force in order to protect its ally, and not for the use of destroying the enemy, which is justified by the just war
"Totally prepared" has been declared by Donald Trump to take a military option against North Korea. Saying "it will be devastating" to Pyongyang.
In an interview with Kim Jong Un, a high level detector told Time that he would use nuclear weapons against the United States of America and our allies (Zorthian, 2017). The former deputy ambassador of the United Kingdom who was Thae Yong Ho told NBC News that Kim Jong Un is desperate to maintain his rule (Zorthian, 2017). Jong Un is looking for any reason to strike the U.S. He has been testing his missiles a lot more recently and if he sees any threat he may strike (Zorthian, 2017). President Donald Trump will be discussing the nuclear program that North Korea has. He will be speaking with the President of China, Xi Jinping and he is going to try and convince him that China needs to take a more active role in preventing North Korea’s
Senate, “war”, easy to say, but difficult to do. Although, there’s a lot of tensions right now between North Korea and the U.S, as U.S citizens we should consider where we stand and settle this case with little to no damage. Some citizens, both in the U.S and NK, has so much desire in going to war. But however, I suggest war adds so much weight to the U.S currently. Moreover, the U.S. is currently fighting against terrorism in Afghanistan, and the new elected president, Donald Trump, has no experience in the politics before, and now he’s the commander in chief. In order to maintain the good reputation and prosperity of the nation, we should procrastinate this case in terms of war for future time.
North Korea has accelerated its nuclear and missile tests in recent years, despite international condemnation and UN sanctions. This weekend Korean Vice-Foreign Minister Han Song-ryol warned that North Korea would test missiles "on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis". This news comes amidst international condemnation and growing military tensions with the US. The North Korean government stated that an all out war would occur if the US takes any military actions. US Vice-President Mike Pence arrived in the demilitarized zone between South Korea and North Korea this Sunday.
As a military invasion would be impossible because of what is known as Mutual Assured Destruction. Ever since nuclear weapons were invented any nation that has obtained them has never gone to war with another country that also has weapons of mass destruction. Therefore, the only solution to the denuclearization of North Korea would be a regime change. For North Korea is the most sanctioned country in the world and has remained defiant of denuclearization. Any more sanctions (i.e. Obama’s policy) is useless as they will never give into the world's demands. Consequently, a regime change could occur from the military or a revolution from the peasants. This could be achieved by using stealth bombers to drop propaganda pamphlets to the North Korean Populous to incite a revolution. Once a Civil War or Coup de ta is instigated then have the U.S. provide weapons to the opposing side of the current regime. Even if the Civil War or Coup De ta fails the war could last several years. As a result, it should destabilize the nation and militarily weaken it, which would reduce its nuclear arsenal in the
North korea may be one of the most dangerous countries in the world. They claim to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb - which can be more powerful than an atom bomb. This is a major threat to not only the US but the entire world. As the president of the United states, Donald Trump should not heckle them, but try to make peace with them. One thing i grew up believing is that there are always two sides to a story. What if the people in North Korea just want to be respected? The president should arrange a meeting with not only north korea, but with the whole world in order to create a treaty for peace. We don’t really have an idea of what North Korea is capable of, and i believe it is simply too dangerous to risk going into a nuclear war.
On Tuesday August 22nd, North Korea embarked in some aggressive missile launches and they look to be the longest ones yet. This missile was shot just over Japan and is really posing a threat to Washington and Seoul. Kim Jong Un stated that he finds the U.S. bases in Guam very threatening and that his country will continue to watch “U.S. Demeanors” before deciding on the actions he may or may not take. Donald Trump stated that North Korea has “contempt for its neighbors” and that “ all options are on the table”. There has been a total of 13 launches this year and analysts are saying they could have long range nuclear missiles by the end of Trumps term in 2021. President Tump still believes that his threats to bring “fire and fury” is making
Since January, North Korea has conducted ten missile tests, including a missile that is said to be able to carry a nuclear warhead. President Trump claims that he will not stand down to North Korea and will do what needs to be done in order to protect the United States. It is clear that nuclear warfare is a potential reality in the near future considering the development and success of nuclear weapons worldwide. It is impossible to protect the environment from the effects of nuclear weapons. Intense radiation, destruction of plants and animals, and nuclear winter are all major concerns and the potential effects from nuclear fallout must be thought through before using weapons of mass destruction to end world
United States national security interests concerning North Korea comprise a Korean Peninsula void of nuclear arms and stability within the Korean Peninsula and East Asia region. The North Korea regime threatens United States national security interests through “…public threats, defiance of the international community, confrontational military posturing, cyber activities, and potential for internal instability….” A survival or existential level of intensity of a national interest, “if not attained, will have catastrophic results for the nation.” A vital level of intensity of a national interest, “if unfulfilled, will have immediate consequences for national