Even with all their flaws, international law agencies have done many good things since WW2. One of the less talked about things that could come from this disaster is the whole world gives up on these organizations given that “looking good on the international stage” is no longer a priority for middle powered nations.
I have a hard time criticizing the UN; because it seems clear to me that the nations that make up the global majority do want to seek justice, but the UN is structured specifically to not allow them to act without the blessing of the “Great Powers”. And it’s the US, UK, and France that have longest list of historical crimes.
In principle i agree, except the ICC is not rooted in international law (aka the UN) and it doesn't date back to WW2 (unlike the ICJ). Rather it was invented by the West in the 90s to go after Yugoslavia and African nations.
Even with all their flaws, international law agencies have done many good things since WW2. One of the less talked about things that could come from this disaster is the whole world gives up on these organizations given that “looking good on the international stage” is no longer a priority for middle powered nations.
I have a hard time criticizing the UN; because it seems clear to me that the nations that make up the global majority do want to seek justice, but the UN is structured specifically to not allow them to act without the blessing of the “Great Powers”. And it’s the US, UK, and France that have longest list of historical crimes.
In principle i agree, except the ICC is not rooted in international law (aka the UN) and it doesn't date back to WW2 (unlike the ICJ). Rather it was invented by the West in the 90s to go after Yugoslavia and African nations.