International Law
Although questions about international law persist, especially when powerful nations use their political power to ‘bend’ the law, today hardly anyone declares international law as irrelevant.
The Global Crisis of Multilateralism
For more than half a century the EU has been a beacon of multilateralism. Post-Brexit Europe could become a beacon of disintegration and nationalism.
Suicide Squad, Atrocity Crimes and the International Criminal Court
While ‘War Crimes’ is a fictional story, prosecuting atrocity crimes in the real world remains a complex, and sometimes infuriatingly slow, process.
To what Extent Have Politics Restricted the ICC’s Effectiveness?
The ICC is neither merely a political tool of the international community nor solely an independent legal body. Politics and law indeed come together within the ICC.
Interview – Stephen Hopgood
Professor Hopgood discusses the “dissolution of the West”, the dilemmas of human rights activism, and the obstacles to achieving humanitarian aims via the ICC and R2P.
What Are the Consequences of Palestine Joining the International Criminal Court?
Palestine joining the ICC may be more a question of strengthening its position towards Israel than obtaining justice.
The Accession of Palestine to the ICC: A Brief Analysis
With Palestine’s accession to the International Criminal Court, the legal framework has changed and the parties to the conflict would be wise to accept and respect that.
Political Leadership in Times of Agony for Palestinian Citizens
Since 1948 Palestinians have never enjoyed a protected political arena in which to conduct an intimate, direct internal dialogue about their future together as a people.
Interview – Kurt Mills
Dr Mills talks about R2P, neo-humanitarianism, the limits of norms, the practicality of the International Criminal Court, and the importance of academic networks.
From R2P to RANP: Sri Lanka and ‘Responsibility After Not Protecting’
After a failure to fulfil R2P obligations, there remains a ‘Responsibility After Not Protecting’. The value of this concept can be seen in the example of Sri Lanka.
