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Protesters take part in a demonstration against violence against minorities in Syria, with reports saying attacks have killed more than 1,000 mostly Alawite civilians, with Christians being caught up in a wave of violence, outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, on March 15, 2025. Protesters carried signs with slogans such as "Stop the slaughter, no more bloodshed" and "Just one of the massacres." Many held up photographs of bodies lying in the streets, emphasizing the brutality of the ongoing conflict. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

It’s Not Too Late for States Parties to Fulfill the Promise of the International Criminal Court: Three Actions They Should Take Now

The ICC might still play a role in walking humanity back from the brink, if States can find the political will to respect and strengthen the work of the Court.
A collage of images featuring scenes from the Russia - Ukraine War.

Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive

A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.
The back of Karim Khan's head and his name sign, which reads "Prosecutor, International Criminal Court" is shown.

Upholding Justice Within: Strengthening Internal Accountability at the International Criminal Court

Steps the ICC must take to modernize compliance and embrace accountability, shifting from quiet management of misconduct to adopting robust frameworks for lasting legitimacy.
Vladimir Putin speaks on screen in front of an audience at the BRICs summit.

There is No Immunity for the International Criminal Court to Respect

The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s caselaw on immunity is entirely consistent with international law.
A woman with a white scarf over her head, in profile.

Why Guidance is Needed on Open-Source Investigations into Sexual Violence

Guidance on how to conduct digital investigations into sexual violence remains underdeveloped, leaving a dangerous gap.
(From L) Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut of France, Presiding judge Cuno Tarfusser of Italy and judge Chang-ho Chung of Korea run the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, on July 6, 2017.

Time to Revisit the ICC’s Position on Head-of-State Immunity?

With major powers increasingly skeptical of international institutions, strengthening the Court's legal coherence is necessary for preserving its legitimacy
The blue flag of the International Criminal Court flies outside of the organization's headquarters.

Who Will Join Duterte at the ICC? A Plea for Realism

For the International Criminal Court, the question after Duterte’s arrest should not be whether it can now move on to confront more powerful leaders, but rather how it can become…
A sign with a dark blue background and white letters that reads "International Criminal Court" is seen with the building in the background.

Italy, Libya, and the Failure of State Cooperation with the International Criminal Court in the Elmasry Arrest Case

The decision to release Osama Elmasry Njeem and fly him back to Libya immediately drew widespread outrage in Italy and beyond.
In this aerial view, destroyed buildings in the suburb of Jobar on January 18, 2025, in Jobar, Syria

Syria Needs the International Criminal Court

The Assad atrocities have long served as a painful example of the limits of international justice, but there is now a chance to change that.

Does the Int’l Criminal Court Impose Too Low a Standard of Proof to Arrest a Head of State?

Whether the International Criminal Court should require a higher standard of proof - than “reasonable grounds to believe" - before arresting a head of state.
The blue flag of the International Criminal Court flies outside of the organization's headquarters.

The International Criminal Court’s Classification of Armed Conflicts in the Situation in Palestine

The Pre-Trial Chamber's classification of armed conflicts in Gaza and its implications for the Court's jurisdiction.
The handicap symbol of a person in a wheelchair appears in white paint on a blue background.

Slavery Often Creates Disability – The International Criminal Court Should Address this Overlooked Connection

Slavery often crates the physiological, psychological, interpersonal, or environmental conditions that lead to disability.
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