Ukraine sharpens focus on US presidential constraints

The Ukraine conflict has raised questions about constraints on presidential action, particularly deployment of troops.

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  • Constitutional provisions
  • Political constraints
  • Congressional sentiment
  • Public opinion
  • Presidential precedents
  • George W Bush
  • Barack Obama
  • NATO option?
  • Limits on an expanded US role
  • Impeachment potential

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