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Killing machines : Trump, the law of war, and the future of military impunity / Thomas Gift, University College London.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Gift, Thomas, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Trump, Donald, 1946-.
Trump, Donald.
War and emergency powers--United States.
War and emergency powers.
Executive power--United States.
Executive power.
War (International law).
Humanitarian law.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (x, 271 pages)
Place of Publication:
Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2026.
Summary:
"This book depicts how Donald Trump has upended assumptions about America's outward commitment to the law of war, exposing the conditions that make such defiance possible. Drawing on case studies and original survey analysis, Thomas Gift explains how Trump has relied on right-wing media and allies in Congress to attack the law of war - not in the shadows, but in broad daylight. Killing Machines cautions that Trump's approach is not an aberration - it's a playbook other leaders could follow"-- Provided by the publisher.
Contents:
The impunity presidency
Means
Motive
Opportunity
Impunity here to stay
Trumpism and the future of impunity.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge University Press, viewed November 12, 2025).
Other Format:
Print version: Gift, Thomas. Killing machines
ISBN:
9781009675901
1009675907
9781009675925
1009675923
9781009675871
1009675877
OCLC:
1515075543
Publisher Number:
CIPO000281569
Access Restriction:
Some versions: Open access versions available from some providers open access

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