Is “Invasion By Election” Possible?

militaryDannielle Blumenthal, Ph.D. – What recourse does the U.S. government have when when an enemy infiltrates the government, installs its leaders and declares the occupation “official?”

Is it possible that our military and civilian leaders, throughout centuries of history, failed to anticipate such an eventuality? Of course not.

So where in our military or civilian legal doctrine is such a scenario addressed? How about in international law? Continue reading