Seth Weinberger

Seth Weinberger is a Professor and Chair in the Politics and Government Department at the University of Puget Sound. His work focuses on international relations, security studies, and constitutional law, particularly examining war powers dynamics between the U.S. Congress and executive branch in counterterrorism contexts. He authored Restoring the Balance: War Powers in an Age of Terror (2010), analyzing constitutional frameworks for war authority.

Education: BA from University of Chicago (1993), MA from Georgetown University (1994), PhD from Duke University (2005). Teaches courses on terrorism, national security law, and political philosophy.

Research emphasizes legal and political dimensions of U.S. foreign policy, including targeted killings, emergency powers, and institutional accountability. His publications span constitutional interpretation, counterterrorism governance, and international competition law. Regularly contributes op-eds to The Hill and appears on national media discussing international conflicts like the Arab Spring and War on Terror.