The Rome Statute under the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been the main legal instrument for addressing war crimes for the 21st century. In recent years, increased international humanitarian violations have made clear that an enforcement issue exists. Volume XLIX staff editor Noah Sergio argues that the Rome Statute must be unilaterally enforced on non-member states (US, China, Israel, Russia) using sanctions, and binding resolutions embedded in the United Nations Security Council to prevent veto powers from shielding these nations with impunity. This post attempts to identify necessary actions to restore faith in international institutions, when faced with abuses of power not embodied through law.
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