The international criminal court is the most ambitious and idealistic — if deeply imperfect — version of an global judicial system to enforce human rights The power struggles between leaders and judges — whether international or domestic — have become a defining political theme in many countries, including hungary, israel, brazil and the united states. “this attack against the icc seeks to damage the court’s independent pursuit of international justice
Caught between lofty ideals and geopolitical realities, the international criminal court faces a stark dilemma For what purpose “did we build an international criminal court if not for situations like these?” — to stop horrors like the ones the palestinians are experiencing. Pursue justice at the risk of isolation and irrelevance or adapt to a world where power trumps principle.
