Treaty Interpretation, the Constitution and the Rule of Law

Treaty Interpretation illustrates a real world example of constitutional theory in practice. The separation of powers, as envisioned by our constitutional framers, has been a struggle of constant raging issues concerning war powers, treaty powers, information flow, and the control of intelligence. This book addresses crucial constitutional questions such as whether the United States should follow the normal international legal standard in treaty interpretation as rooted in the intent of the treaty parties, or follow a new 'dual' standard of interpretation ostensibly rooted in the intent of the Senate.