Presidential Visions of Transitional Justice : An American Legacy of Responsibility and Reconciliation

Presidential Visions of Transitional Justice examines the role of the American President in carrying out transitional justice through foreign policy. Professor Ruti G. Teitel, a leading authority in transitional justice, interrogates executive practices in peace making that address former injustices committed by the United States throughout history. This book covers a myriad of topics ranging from constitutionalism, foreign affairs, and international law.

Throughout its history, the growing influence and significance of the United States on the world stage coincided with its the legacy of human rights violations. However, with each momentous societal shift America encountered- its independence from Great Britain, the Civil War, two World Wars, and the fall of the Soviet communist bloc- Presidents have taken the opportunity to address the atrocities of America''s past. Presidential Visions of Transitional Justice: An American Legacy of Responsibility and Reconciliation provides a wide-ranging look at how American Presidents not only influence foreign policy but leverage their power and influence to rto address the challenges of political violence and transition globally. Professor Ruti G. Teitel uses examples throughout American history to demonstrate how executives have acted as visionaries in their approach to transitional justice from George Washington to Barack Obama. In exploring how Presidents advanced peace-making efforts in the past, this book shows how executives of the future might do the same. Professor Teitel is a leading authority on transitional justice, establishing it as a scholarly field of inquiry. At a time when America''s global leadership is subject to significant critical challenge, this latest volume illuminates the importance of transitional justice in foreign policy.