December 2023
Ambassador David Scheffer argues that the United States must ratify the Rome Statute, ending the archaic 'immunity interpretation.' He asserts that after three decades of development in international criminal law, non-party states cannot evade accountability for atrocity crimes.
June 2022
The Ukraine conflict serves as a grim reminder that barbaric warfare is often the result of our flawed international security system, or the “war system.” War is the court of last resort in a world spread out of international anarchy, where the law of force eclipses the force of law.
March 2023
The article argues that great powers have historically used military might to launch assaults upon smaller societies, a pattern that continues today. It traces the historical push for global peace, from early federalist thinkers to the establishment and limitations of the United Nations.
September 2021
The author argues that the lack of global democracy and rule of law is the fundamental cause of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He posits that a world federation would protect all groups, allowing them to thrive as minorities rather than relying on national sovereignty.
March 2021
The International Criminal Court is conducting eight preliminary examinations and thirteen active investigations, with cases spanning Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Darfur, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Georgia, Libya, and Uganda. Recent developments include the Bangladesh/Myanmar Rohingya investigation, the trial of Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz in Mali, and Paul Gicheru's surrender to the Court in November 2020.
December 2018
The article examines current challenges to addressing atrocity crimes, noting that the international community has struggled to uphold the principle of 'never again.' It argues that despite the existence of hard law obligations like the Genocide Convention, political obstacles, including the use of the veto, undermine global justice efforts.
December 2018
The International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect and partners convened a UN Security Council side event in October 2018 on women's roles in atrocity and conflict prevention, producing concrete action points ahead of the 2019 UN Commission on the Status of Women meetings. The ICRtoP also conducted Responsibility to Protect training sessions in Beirut in December 2018, in partnership with the Permanent Peace Movement, to strengthen civil society capacity in the MENA region.
December 2018
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing renewed attacks from political figures, including US National Security Advisor John Bolton and former President Donald Trump. These threats challenge the court's legitimacy and its ability to conduct investigations, raising concerns about global justice and sovereignty.
December 2018
This update provides a status report on various international criminal justice cases, covering situations in Darfur, the DRC, Georgia, Libya, and other regions. It details ongoing investigations and pending cases before the International Criminal Court, including the preliminary examinations in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and others.
December 2018
The author argues that prioritizing national sovereignty over human rights leads to global instability and conflict. He urges a shift from the 'law of force' toward the 'Rule of Law' and increased global cooperation.
December 2019
This update details the ongoing work of the International Criminal Court, covering various ongoing investigations and trials. It provides status reports on key suspects, legal developments, and the expansion of the Rome Statute's membership.
June 2019
Takeshi Akune, Secretary General of the World Federalist Movement of Japan from the 1990s, died in January in Sakai, Osaka, having spent his career advocating for the International Criminal Court, a UN Parliamentary Assembly, and nuclear disarmament. His final public campaign was a petition calling on President Trump to halt land reclamation at Oura Bay in Okinawa, which gathered over 210,000 signatures.
June 2020
This collection explores the evolution of Albert Einstein's thoughts on peace, war, and the potential for world government. It covers topics ranging from his views on pacifism and federalism to his open letters to the UN General Assembly.
