International Criminal Court Faces Existential Crisis Amid U.S. Sanctions and Member Defections
As the International Criminal Court convenes under mounting pressure from U.S. sanctions, member withdrawals, and internal scandals, its ability to uphold justice is rapidly eroding—raising urgent questions about sovereignty and global law enforcement.
Each year, the International Criminal Court (ICC) convenes with high hopes of delivering justice for war crimes and crimes against humanity. But this year’s gathering in The Hague paints a far grimmer picture. With the United States imposing sanctions on key ICC officials, several countries pulling out of membership, and leadership clouded by scandal, the court’s future looks precarious. How Can a Court Without Sovereign Backing Enforce Justice? The ICC was founded in 2002 as a supposed global watchdog for heinous crimes like genocide and war crimes. However, its power has always relied heavily on cooperation from sovereign nations—cooperation that...
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