Impact of the International Criminal Court on United States National Security Policy

Abstract

The primary focus of this paper is to address the key issues associated with the creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its impact on U.S. national security decision making and the current and future role of the United States military in international affairs. As this paper will demonstrate the United States always supported the principles of establishing a permanent international criminal court. This paper will address five key areas. First it will outline the U.S. principles relating to the creation of the ICC. Second it will address U.S. policy issues concerns and objections regarding the ICC. Third it will review current U.S. policy regarding the ICC and the international community. Fourth it will analyze the impact of the ICC on U.S. national security decision making and the potential impact on current and future U.S. military operations - with a focus on peacekeeping operations current military operations in Iraq and U.S. efforts in combating the current Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Finally this paper will provide a summary and recommendation on what U.S. policy should be in dealing with the ICC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 2003
Accession Number
ADA420171

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  • Timothy A. Kokinda

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
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  • Agreements
  • Criminals
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • Judiciary
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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