Why America is facing off against the International Criminal Court
The US long ago took umbrage at the – unlikely – prospect that the ICC could prosecute Americans. The consequences of this stance are now revealing themselves.
The US long ago took umbrage at the – unlikely – prospect that the ICC could prosecute Americans. The consequences of this stance are now revealing themselves.
International courts are no substitute for politics – not least when the countries that set them up fail to back them
The China-US rivalry is harming an already-fragile international system. Europeans should seek out like-minded allies to act in its defence
European governments can only defend their citizens effectively if they cooperate at a European level and reinforce multilateral structures based on openness and information sharing
The coronavirus has hit the Middle East and north Africa at a time when the region is already burdened with multiple problems, including a series…
Despite the many risks of inaction, European governments are reluctant to repatriate ISIS supporters due to fear of the political consequences
The drone strike against Soleimani marks a novel shift in targeted killing, dangerous to the global order
Repatriation remains the most effective way for EU member states to assess each case, prosecute jihadists where necessary, and interrogate returnees to learn more about ISIS methods and plans
Tunisia's upcoming presidential election brings its fragmentation to light
The goal of establishing an international tribunal to prosecute ISIS fighters is gaining momentum in European capitals, however, whether this aspiration can be translated into a credible policy remains to be seen