Who Declares War?

Since the attacks of 9/11, the U.S. has sent troops into combat in more than a dozen countries, but without any official war declaration. How did we get here? In this video, Representative Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) and Harvard’s Stephen Walt explore how the early Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs), passed during a period of national mourning two decades ago, have led to a moment where America finds itself perpetually at war.