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The Dawn Of The Post-Trump Era
Donald Trump remains in the White House, but the midterms have made him a lame duck.
November 5, 2026
Published September 16, 2025
The US Constitution grants Congress, not the President, the power to declare war and ratify peace treaties. Yet for decades, these responsibilities have eroded, replaced by authorizations, armistices, and ceasefires. This shift distorts the separation of powers, reduces accountability, and undermines diplomacy. Reasserting congressional authority and restoring formal declarations and treaties can strengthen American democracy and secure lasting peace.
Check out more from Russell A. Berman:
- Read Strategika "What Happened to Declarations of War and Treaties of Peace?" by Russell Berman here.
- Read "The Saudi Choice and Trump’s Realism" by Russell Berman here.
- Read "The Information War Against Israel ‘Playbook’ Could Be Used Against America" by Russell Berman here.
- Read "The Maritime Middle East and Challenges for American Strategy" by Russell Berman here.
Learn more about Russell A. Berman here.
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