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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 9, 2022.

Чим обернеться на практиці ордер МКС на арешт Путіна?

Will the ICC prosecutor's logic behind going “straight to the top” of the Kremlin with arrest warrants be borne out in practice? It would be a mistake simply to chart aspirations.…
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 9, 2022.

How will the ICC’s Arrest Warrant for Putin Play Out in Practice?

Will the ICC prosecutor's logic behind going “straight to the top” of the Kremlin with arrest warrants be borne out in practice? It would be a mistake simply to chart aspirations.…
The title of the episode "An Arrest Warrant for Putin" with sound waves in the background.

The Just Security Podcast: An Arrest Warrant for Putin

To discuss what the Putin arrest warrant means, we have Rebecca Hamilton, a former ICC lawyer and international criminal law expert.
Russian President Vladimir Putin seen during the plenary session of the Commonwealth of the Independent States (CIS) Summit, on October 14, 2022 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The close-up shows his brows slightly furrowed and his left hand to his mouth in a serious thinking pose. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

The ICC Goes Straight to the Top: Arrest Warrant Issued for Putin

The symbolic, diplomatic, and deterrent effects of a high-profile warrant are the ones to watch for in the coming weeks and months.
Russian President Vladimir Putin seen during the plenary session of the Commonwealth of the Independent States (CIS) Summit, on October 14, 2022 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The close-up shows his brows slightly furrowed and his left hand to his mouth in a serious thinking pose. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

МКС розпочинає з верхівки: видано ордер на арешт Путіна

Але зосереджуватися виключно на його затриманні – означає не розуміти повного значення ордера…
Exterior View of the new International Criminal Court building in The Hague on July 30, 2016 in The Hague The Netherlands.

Unpacking New Legislation on US Support for the International Criminal Court

"Congress has now given the Biden administration the tools it needs – both legal and political -- [to provide US support to the ICC Prosecutor] and the ball is now in its court."
U.S. President Joe Biden (R) meets with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (L) in the Oval Office of the White House on December 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. Zelensky is meeting with President Biden on his first known trip outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, and the two leaders are expected to discuss continuing military aid. Zelensky will reportedly address a joint meeting of Congress in the evening.

Almost There: When Will the Biden Administration Support the ICC in Ukraine?

The ICC’s investigation may be the only viable effort to hold accountable certain senior Russian officials responsible for horrific atrocities in Ukraine. The only thing that…
Protesters hold the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag up to the sky.

Lessons From a Year of War in Ukraine

Learning the right lessons from the first year of war will be important as the world looks to restore peace and cope with Russia's choices.
Relatives mourn over the coffin of Ukrainian serviceman, adorned with flowers and the Ukrainian flag.

Рік потому: якщо Україна не вистоїть, глобальні наслідки переслідуватимуть багато поколінь світу

"Лише гучна поразка змусить Володимира Путіна сісти за стіл переговорів і добросовісно вести діалог…
Relatives mourn over the coffin of Ukrainian serviceman, adorned with flowers and the Ukrainian flag.

One Year On: If Ukraine Falls, the Global Consequences Will Haunt the World for Generations

"The narrative of the plucky Ukrainian underdog taking on Russia’s sclerotic Goliath helped to rally support across the world, but it now masks a creeping complacency among Ukraine’s…
A young woman walks past graves of Ukrainian soldiers, decorated with Ukrainian flags.

A Pragmatic Legal Approach to End Russia’s Aggression

Founding Prosecutor of International Criminal Court writes about how the Court can be used to help in negotiating an end to the Ukraine war.
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Congress Should Close the ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ Loophole

Former U.S. Ambassador at Large for War Crimes David J. Scheffer and Kristin Smith on whether U.S. law is adequately equipped to investigate and prosecute atrocities as Congress…
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