The International Criminal Court: Time to Adjust American Foreign Policy

Abstract

The majority of the world's nations have obligated themselves to the requirements of the Rome Statute, which created the International Criminal Court (ICC). The United States has refused to ratify the Rome Statute and has embarked on a series of efforts designed to undermine the ICC's operations. The United States avoids taking any significant action to resolve its concerns with the ICC, thereby eliminating any hope for eventual cooperation with the international community on this issue. This paper will examine the background of the ICC, and determine how the ICC has impacted recent military operations and foreign relations. This paper will then examine the implications associated with a decision by the United States to ratify the treaty versus not ratify the treaty. Finally, recommendations will be provided on how the United States should adjust its foreign policy to move it closer towards a more collaborative relationship with the ICC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 26, 2009
Accession Number
ADA510808

Entities

People

  • Scott E. Zipprich

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civilian Personnel
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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  • Economics
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution