International Criminal Court Targets Duterte: A Test of Sovereignty and Justice
The International Criminal Court’s prosecution of former President Duterte exposes a dangerous global overreach that threatens the sovereignty of the Philippines and challenges the America First principle of respecting national self-determination.
In a move that resonates far beyond the shores of Southeast Asia, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally charged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity. The accusations detail alleged killings totaling at least 76 lives during his tenure as president and earlier as mayor of Davao City. While justice for victims is essential, this case raises pressing questions about international overreach and respect for national sovereignty—a core America First value. Is Justice Being Served or National Sovereignty Undermined? The ICC’s charges, now public after prosecutors submitted a lengthy report, accuse Duterte of authorizing violent acts against...
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