The existence of the ICC is an important part in the global legal order, while the US has been ambivalent *at best* about the court for a long time, the recent Trump/Rubio attacks are unprecedented. The article shows that the US has been pressuring NATO allies into leaving the court, with the US Ambassador to NATO saying that the US ‘will be watching’ who helps them. This is relevant to this sub as we are generally in favor of international institutions such as the ICC.
edit: relevant quotes from the article include:
‘In parallel to Whitaker’s comments, the U.S. mission sent out a paper to NATO delegations telling them: “The United States will systematically dismantle the capabilities of the ICC … we firmly request that you immediately take steps to withdraw,” according to details of the document shared with POLITICO.
It also pressed allies to “examine the threat” of the ICC to their own countries, “publicly condemn” its “overreach” and “cease … immediately” any material support to the court. “Let us end the charade of the ICC once and for all,” it reads. Although NATO is not a signatory to the court, all alliance members except Turkey and the U.S. belong.’
‘In response to Whitaker’s remarks, which were raised as an agenda side point to an otherwise regular meeting, France and the Netherlands defended the ICC and signaled their opposition to the move, the diplomats said.
The U.S. NATO delegation didn’t respond to a request for comment. The French delegation declined to comment but noted, “France’s unwavering support for the ICC.” The Dutch delegation referred to remarks by the country’s Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen, who said the Netherlands “fully” supports the ICC.’
Pantalyon1 on
Every day I am reminded that I don’t hate America enough
strangebloke1 on
Somebody is taking the idea that they will be charged under international law seriously. Either that or this is a favor to Putin and co.
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Evil
Also we should remember bush started the us assault on international law.
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Submission Statement:
The existence of the ICC is an important part in the global legal order, while the US has been ambivalent *at best* about the court for a long time, the recent Trump/Rubio attacks are unprecedented. The article shows that the US has been pressuring NATO allies into leaving the court, with the US Ambassador to NATO saying that the US ‘will be watching’ who helps them. This is relevant to this sub as we are generally in favor of international institutions such as the ICC.
edit: relevant quotes from the article include:
‘In parallel to Whitaker’s comments, the U.S. mission sent out a paper to NATO delegations telling them: “The United States will systematically dismantle the capabilities of the ICC … we firmly request that you immediately take steps to withdraw,” according to details of the document shared with POLITICO.
It also pressed allies to “examine the threat” of the ICC to their own countries, “publicly condemn” its “overreach” and “cease … immediately” any material support to the court. “Let us end the charade of the ICC once and for all,” it reads. Although NATO is not a signatory to the court, all alliance members except Turkey and the U.S. belong.’
‘In response to Whitaker’s remarks, which were raised as an agenda side point to an otherwise regular meeting, France and the Netherlands defended the ICC and signaled their opposition to the move, the diplomats said.
The U.S. NATO delegation didn’t respond to a request for comment. The French delegation declined to comment but noted, “France’s unwavering support for the ICC.” The Dutch delegation referred to remarks by the country’s Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen, who said the Netherlands “fully” supports the ICC.’
Every day I am reminded that I don’t hate America enough
Somebody is taking the idea that they will be charged under international law seriously. Either that or this is a favor to Putin and co.
City on the hill btw