How can international law protect civilians in the Israel-Hamas war? Stacie Goddard and Tanisha Fazal - October 30, 2023 An expert explains the laws of war.
The ICC is investigating violence in Israel and Palestine Kelebogile Zvobgo - October 18, 2023 Israel doesn’t recognize the court’s jurisdiction – but it should.
An international court is investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine. What does that mean, exactly? Courtney Hillebrecht - March 21, 2022 The ICC can investigate Russia even though it’s not a member.
The ICC case against Duterte’s drug war is on hold. That could hurt the court’s authority. Courtney Hillebrecht - December 5, 2021 A new book on backlash politics explains what this means for international justice.
Biden reversed Trump’s sanctions on International Criminal Court officials. What happens now? Kyle Rapp and Kelebogile Zvobgo - April 4, 2021 Past U.S. administrations supported the court’s work — when it aligned with U.S. interests
Peru’s government forcibly sterilized Indigenous women from 1996 to 2001, the women say. Why? Ñusta Carranza Ko - February 18, 2021 Indigenous women have been demanding justice ever since.
The ICC says it can investigate Israel’s alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories. Netanyahu and Biden object. M.P. Broache and Kelebogile Zvobgo - February 10, 2021 Israel and the U.S. don’t think the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over nonmember states. Here’s when it does.
Mike Pompeo accused China of committing ‘genocide,’ an international crime. Biden’s team agrees. Jessica Chen Weiss - January 22, 2021 This probably won’t lead to prosecutions but it will hurt China in the court of public opinion
‘States of Justice’ asks tough questions about the International Criminal Court Kate Cronin-Furman - September 7, 2020 Oumar Ba’s new book illuminates the relationship between African governments and the ICC
Why the International Criminal Court will investigate possible U.S. war crimes — even if the Trump administration says it can’t Kelebogile Zvobgo - March 8, 2020 My research suggests Americans support the investigation
John Bolton attacked the ICC. Cooperating with it might be a better way to protect U.S. interests. Terrence Chapman and Stephen Chaudoin - September 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77756" align="aligncenter" width="960"] National security adviser John Bolton criticizes
The International Criminal Court was established 20 years ago. Here’s how. Heidi Haddad - July 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75719" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga hears the
Can the International Criminal Court investigate the violence in Gaza? Mark Kersten - May 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73484" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People run through tear gas May
Why international justice still faces roadblocks Richard Dicker - June 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60187" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Flags fly outside of the United
People like the International Criminal Court — as long as it targets other problems in other countries Terrence Chapman and Stephen Chaudoin - January 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52689" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of former Ivory Coast president
Is this the end of the International Criminal Court? Stephanie Schwartz and Kate Cronin-Furman - October 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48238" align="aligncenter" width="960"] South Africa's minister of justice and
Last week, the International Criminal Court convicted a war criminal. And that revealed one of the ICC’s weaknesses. Scott Straus and Courtney Hillebrecht - March 28, 2016 Last week, the International Criminal Court read its judgment in
Who is Laurent Gbagbo, and why is he on trial at the ICC? Oumar Ba - February 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35256" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former Côte d'Ivoire president Laurent Gbagbo
Sudan, South Africa and the future of the International Criminal Court in Africa Mark Kersten - October 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30589" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) seen
Is the International Criminal Court really targeting black men? Kate Cronin-Furman - June 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26085" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) arrives
Israel’s challenge to the International Criminal Court Mark Kersten / Managing Editor - January 20, 2015 Israeli government officials have reacted furiously to the Palestinian Authority's
The trials and tribulations of prosecuting heads of states: Kenyatta and the ICC Karen Alter - December 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19336" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta appears before
Did the Senate just open the U.S. up to ICC prosecution? Mark Kersten - December 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18919" align="aligncenter" width="620"] U.S. soldiers patrol near Afghanistan's Kandahar
The threat or promise of justice in Palestine Mark Kersten / Managing Editor - July 9, 2014 On July 6, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas issued a
Would an ICC referral have helped Syria? Kate Cronin-Furman - May 22, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Vitaly Churkin (C), Russian Ambassador
Recognition for jurisdiction: A bold move to end impunity for the atrocities in Syria Joris Larik and Eamon Aloyo - April 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9731" align="aligncenter" width="300" special=""] Maraat al-Numan, Syria (Photo credit:
Assad's overlooked international crimes Erica Chenoweth - November 6, 2013 [Note from Erica Chenoweth: This is a guest post from
Deterring Torture and the ICC Erik Voeten - April 8, 2013 We are delighted to welcome the following guest post by
Why Didn’t Qaddafi go into exile? Erik Voeten - October 25, 2011 Below are some thoughts on Qaddafi's death and his decision