The Iran Deal And The President's Vast Foreign Affairs Power
June 16, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Executive Functions | Jack Goldsmith

This analysis examines the Iran deal through the lens of presidential foreign affairs power, arguing that the president’s authority in this arena is astonishingly broad. The debate is less about one agreement than about how much unilateral power any president should have over war, peace, and diplomacy. That question matters because unchecked executive power invites exactly the kind of overreach conservatives warn about. Read more about this...