Wilson Center Experts
James M. Lindsay
Expertise:
Democracy
; Economics and Globalization
; U.S. Politics
; U.S. Foreign Policy
; North America
; United States
Affiliation:
Senior Vice President, the Council on Foreign Relations
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Congress’ Influence on Foreign Policy: For Better or Worse?
October 17, 2011 // 4:00pm — 6:00pm
Congress does not pay close attention to foreign affairs; its oversight of the foreign policy establishment is sporadic and haphazard; and, when it does get involved, its decisions are usually driven more by politics than careful deliberation. That was the consensus of a panel convened at the Wilson Center Oct. 17 on the topic, “Congress’ Influence on Foreign Policy: For Better or Worse?”
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Congress’ Influence on Foreign Policy: For Better or Worse?
October 17, 2011 // 4:00pm — 6:00pm
Congress does not pay close attention to foreign affairs; its oversight of the foreign policy establishment is sporadic and haphazard; and, when it does get involved, its decisions are usually driven more by politics than careful deliberation. That was the consensus of a panel convened at the Wilson Center Oct. 17 on the topic, “Congress’ Influence on Foreign Policy: For Better or Worse?”