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

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

ByInternational Community NGO

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…

Arms Control in Crisis: How Russian Aggression Challenges Humanitarian Treaties

Arms Control in Crisis: How Russian Aggression Challenges Humanitarian Treaties

ByInternational Community NGO

In the wake of Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, trust in international arms control regimes, particularly the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention, is increasingly diminishing. Lithuania’s recent decision to exit the Convention on Cluster Munitions, citing regional security concerns and the need to improve its defence capabilities, marks a significant and troubling…