Article Summary

This article describes how the U.S. is pressuring the International Criminal Court by sanctioning judges and prosecutors, making it harder for them to do their work, especially in cases involving Israel and Afghanistan. It highlights a shift in the court's focus from mostly African cases to pursuing leaders of Western-allied nations, and presents the ICC as a legitimate body standing up to political intimidation. The article uses respected legal experts and historical context to argue that the court is becoming more impartial and deserves support.