Tag: selective engagement
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Congress, the ICC, and Selective Engagement With International Justice: Sanctions as a Signal
Introduction: A new chapter in U.S. diplomacy and international justice The United States’ decision to impose sanctions on sitting judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks a significant and provocative moment in the ongoing debate over how to engage with international justice institutions. While Congress voices concerns about accountability, transparency, and domestic sovereignty, the…
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Congress, the ICC, and Selective Engagement With International Justice: Sanctions That Treat a Court Like a Threat
Introduction: A Turning Point in U.S. Policy toward the ICC The December 18, 2025, move by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sanction two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges marks a provocative shift in how the United States navigates international justice. By targeting judges rather than the ICC as an institution, Washington signals that it…