Mariah Zeisberg
About the Author
Mariah Zeisberg is a distinguished political scientist and author whose work illuminates the intricate intersections of constitutional law, democratic governance, and the exercise of executive power in times of crisis. With a PhD from Princeton University, she has held faculty positions at esteemed institutions such as the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan, where she teaches courses on American political thought and international relations. Zeisberg's scholarship draws on historical analysis, legal theory, and philosophical inquiry to challenge conventional narratives about authority and accountability in modern democracies. Her acclaimed book, War Powers: The Politics of Constitutional Authority, offers a groundbreaking examination of how wartime decisions shape constitutional boundaries, earning praise for its rigorous yet accessible prose. Beyond academia, Zeisberg contributes to public discourse through op-eds and lectures, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of power's ethical dimensions in an era of global uncertainty.
