Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeremy A Rabkin

In this Federalist Society America 250 series, experts analyze modern legal and policy debates through the lens of the Founding generation. The Founders gave us the tools to answer many contemporary questions; join us as we explore those answers.The Founders drew their understanding of international law — known at the time as the law of nations — from 18th Century classical texts. Hamilton, Madison, Jay, Jefferson, and others all studied the edition of Emmerich de Vattel’s Law of Nations, released on the eve of the American Revolution. Its precepts were analyzed in The Federalist Papers, debated in the Constitutional Convention, and resulted in a few basic principles. First, along with the Constitution and the laws of the United States made in pursuance thereof, all Treaties made under the authority of the United States "shall be the supreme Law of the Land." Second, the Define and Punish Clause gives Congress the power to define and punish . . . Offenses against the Law of Nations.” The Founders viewed the right of self-defense as a fundamental, inherent natural right of nations. They recognized the right of preemptive use of force in anticipatory self defense. This right had an expansive interpretation, allowing actions against credible threats without awaiting an actual first strike. There was room for argument on how “imminent” the threat must be. Current international law on this issue consists of the UN Charter and contemporary understandings and interpretations of customary international law. This Forum will bring together two foremost scholars, each expert in both the Founders’ understanding and the current understanding of international law, for a conversation about the historic and contemporary interpretations of the propriety of our current war against Iran and related matters.Featuring:Prof. Martin S. Flaherty, Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor, School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton UniversityProf. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor Emeritus of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University(Moderator) Dr. Sohan Dasgupta, Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (former) | Political Head, Millennium Challenge Corporation (former) | Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group (BRG)

Iran is in significant non-performance of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Yet, the United Nations Security Council and America’s European allies have failed to “snapback” sanctions on Iran as agreed in the JCPOA. Join us for a conversation between Brian Hook, former Special Representative for Iran, and Dr. Jeremy Rabkin, Professor of Law at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, for a conversation about the future of U.S.-Iranian policy and how to prevent Iran from achieving its nuclear ambitions.Featuring: Brian Hook, former U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor to Secretary of State Mike PompeoProf. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University Co-sponsored by the National Security Institute - George Mason University Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up on our website. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.

Nigel Farage has been campaigning for Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union since 1999, when he founded the UK Independence Party, which got more votes in the 2014 European elections than either the Labour or Conservative Parties. Farage then played a leading role as advocate for the “leave” side in the 2016 UK referendum on EU membership. He followed up by organizing a new Brexit Party to keep up pressure for full withdrawal in subsequent UK elections. Farage has been a frequent commentator on FOX NEWS and hosts his own program on British radio station LBC. In this Teleforum, Mr. Farage will address current developments in Britain and the EU but also talk about nationalist and populist trends in the U.S. and other countries. Featuring:-- Nigel Farage, Former Member of the European Parliament, South East England Constituency-- Moderator: Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University

Nigel Farage has been campaigning for Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union since 1999, when he founded the UK Independence Party, which got more votes in the 2014 European elections than either the Labour or Conservative Parties. Farage then played a leading role as advocate for the “leave” side in the 2016 UK referendum on EU membership. He followed up by organizing a new Brexit Party to keep up pressure for full withdrawal in subsequent UK elections. Farage has been a frequent commentator on FOX NEWS and hosts his own program on British radio station LBC. In this Teleforum, Mr. Farage will address current developments in Britain and the EU but also talk about nationalist and populist trends in the U.S. and other countries. Featuring:-- Nigel Farage, Former Member of the European Parliament, South East England Constituency-- Moderator: Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University

In late March, the Court of International Trade (a U.S. Article III court) upheld the legality of Trump administration tariffs under Sec. 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act (American Institute for Int'l Steel, Inc. v. United States). But one of the judges expressed doubts that the ruling could be reconciled with reviving concerns about the non-delegation doctrine. The case may well reach the U.S. Supreme Court and help clarify constitutional issues that go well beyond the trade context. This teleforum will examine these topics and possible consequences.Featuring: Prof. Timothy Meyer, Professor of Law; FedEx Research Professor; Director, International Legal Studies Program, Vanderbilt Law SchoolProf. Jide Nzelibe, Professor of Law; Affiliated Faculty, Ford Motor Company Center for Global Citizenship, Northwestern University Pritzker School of LawModerator: Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up on our website. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.

In late March, the Court of International Trade (a U.S. Article III court) upheld the legality of Trump administration tariffs under Sec. 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act (American Institute for Int'l Steel, Inc. v. United States). But one of the judges expressed doubts that the ruling could be reconciled with reviving concerns about the non-delegation doctrine. The case may well reach the U.S. Supreme Court and help clarify constitutional issues that go well beyond the trade context. This teleforum will examine these topics and possible consequences.Featuring: Prof. Timothy Meyer, Professor of Law; FedEx Research Professor; Director, International Legal Studies Program, Vanderbilt Law SchoolProf. Jide Nzelibe, Professor of Law; Affiliated Faculty, Ford Motor Company Center for Global Citizenship, Northwestern University Pritzker School of LawModerator: Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up on our website. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.

On June 6, 2018, the Article I Initiative and the Federalist Society Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group co-hosted a luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel, titled "Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy". Following an address by Congressman Gallagher, we welcomed the perspectives of Prof. Henry Nau, Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, and Mr. Ilya Shapiro. The panel covered a wide range of foreign policy topics and discussed the role of the modern Congress.

On June 6, 2018, the Article I Initiative and the Federalist Society Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group co-hosted a luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel, titled "Founding Principles as Pillars of Our Foreign Policy". Following an address by Congressman Gallagher, we welcomed the perspectives of Prof. Henry Nau, Prof. Jeremy A. Rabkin, and Mr. Ilya Shapiro. The panel covered a wide range of foreign policy topics and discussed the role of the modern Congress.

What would history have to say about the way in which American foreign policy is conducted in the modern era? Are Congress and the Executive duly considering the founding principles of our nation as they conduct foreign policy, from the division of labor between these two branches, to the appropriate use of treaties, executive agreements, and other less formal agreements not submitted to the Senate for ratification, to the imposition or revocation of sanctions? And what of multilateral treaties, international governing bodies, and the preservation of American sovereignty? These and other issues will be addressed by our guest speaker and panelists.FeaturingAn address by:Hon. Mike Gallagher, U.S. House of Representatives, WI-8Followed by a panel with:Prof. Henry Nau, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, Elliot School of International Affairs, The George Washington UniversityProf. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, George Mason University School of LawMr. Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies, Cato InstituteModerator: Mr. Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society

What would history have to say about the way in which American foreign policy is conducted in the modern era? Are Congress and the Executive duly considering the founding principles of our nation as they conduct foreign policy, from the division of labor between these two branches, to the appropriate use of treaties, executive agreements, and other less formal agreements not submitted to the Senate for ratification, to the imposition or revocation of sanctions? And what of multilateral treaties, international governing bodies, and the preservation of American sovereignty? These and other issues will be addressed by our guest speaker and panelists.FeaturingAn address by:Hon. Mike Gallagher, U.S. House of Representatives, WI-8Followed by a panel with:Prof. Henry Nau, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, Elliot School of International Affairs, The George Washington UniversityProf. Jeremy A. Rabkin, Professor of Law, George Mason University School of LawMr. Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies, Cato InstituteModerator: Mr. Nathan Kaczmarek, Director, Article I Initiative, The Federalist Society