The Army Clause, Part 3: Appropriations, Conscription, and War Materials
This Legal Sidebar is the third in a five-part series that discusses the Constitution’s Army Clause, which allows for the federal government to raise and support armies while also allowing for congres...
Israel and Houthis in Yemen: Attacks Highlight Regional Conflict Risks
On July 19, 2024, the Ansar Allah/Houthi movement, an Iran-backed force that controls parts of Yemen, attacked Tel Aviv, Israel (see Figure 1) using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Israeli gove...
The Army Clause, Part 1: Overview and Historical Background
This Legal Sidebar is the first in a five-part series that discusses the U.S. Constitution’s Army Clause, found in Article I, Section 8, clause 12, which authorizes the federal government to raise and...