From Idealism to Reality: The Current Challenges Facing the International Criminal Court

From Idealism to Reality: The Current Challenges Facing the International Criminal Court

On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) made headlines with its announcement of issuing arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Children’s Ombudsman, Maria Lvova-Belova, for alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine. This decision has put the ICC back into the international spotlight, reopening discussions on the role and significance…