Congress and the Politics of U.S. Foreign Policy / Edition 1

by James M. Lindsay

Overview

Have we entered an era of the "Imperial Congress"? How and why do members of Congress wield power over foreign policy? DOes Congress undermine the national interest when it asserts itself in foreign affairs? Congress is more active in foreign policy than at any time since the 1930s, notes James lindsay, but the important questions raised by this activism have not been fully addressed by contemporary scholars and commentors.

In Congress and the Politics of U.S. Foreign Policy Lindsay offers a timely and comprehensive examination of the role the modern Congress plays in foreign policy. He shows how the resurgence of congressional activism marks a return to the pattern that was once the norm in American politics. He analyzes the distribution of decision-making authority in Congress, reviews the constraints and incentives for members of Congress to become involved in foreign policy,describes committe work, the legislative process, and other institutional structures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801848827
Publisher:	Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date:	08/01/1994
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.55(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

James M. Lindsay is associate professor of political science at the University of Iowa. He is the author of Congress and Nuclear Weapons.

Editorial Reviews

A balanced and lucid survey of the role of Congress in U.S. foreign policy.
—Foreign Affairs

A comprehensive, sympathetic analysis of Congress's impact on foreign policy.
—Choice

From the Publisher

"A comprehensive, sympathetic analysis of Congress's impact on foreign policy."

Choice

A balanced and lucid survey of the role of Congress in U.S. foreign policy.

Foreign Affairs

Presents a balanced assessment of Congress's role in foreign policy, exploring the motivations for congressional activism, how members of Congress turn preferences into policy outcomes, and the circumstances under which they succeed. Argues that Congress makes positive contributions to foreign policy. Topics covered include Congress in an isolationist America, foreign relations and foreign affairs committees, treaties and executive agreements, and Congressional diplomacy. Paper edition (4482-2), $13.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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