Presidential Succession
Panelists talked about vulnerabilities and flaws in the current system of U.S. presidential succession, specifically the need for authoritat… read more
Panelists talked about vulnerabilities and flaws in the current system of U.S. presidential succession, specifically the need for authoritative continuity. Other topics included emergency drills performed by federal officials, statutes related to continuity, presidential disabilities, and procedures for handing off power. They answered questions from the audience. close
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James Mann Writer in Residence Nitze (Paul H.) School of Advanced International Studies->Foreign Policy Institute
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