International Courts and the Role of the US

The video discusses the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and its effectiveness in resolving territorial disputes, while highlighting its limitations in handling controversial issues. It compares the ICJ with the World Trade Organization's court, noting the latter's stronger enforcement capabilities. The video also examines the United States' unique role in global affairs and its concerns about joining the International Criminal Court (ICC), addressing misconceptions about ICC's jurisdiction over American personnel. Finally, it emphasizes the symbolic importance of the US rejoining international treaties to restore its global image, which has been tarnished by past actions like withdrawing from the ABM Treaty and the Kyoto Protocol.

What is the primary function of the ICJ in international disputes?

• To oversee international criminal cases

• To enforce international trade laws

• To manage global environmental issues

• To act as a neutral arbiter in territorial disputes

What is one of the main challenges faced by the ICJ in controversial issues?

• Focus on environmental issues

• Too many judges

• Limited enforcement powers

• Lack of funding

Why is the World Trade Organization's court considered more effective than the ICJ?

• It has enforcement measures

• It deals with more countries

• It focuses on environmental issues

• It has a larger budget

What unique role does the US play in global affairs?

• It is the largest economic power

• It is a leader in international sports

• It is often expected to act in global crises

• It is the primary source of global entertainment

What is a major concern regarding the ICC's jurisdiction over American service members?

• The ICC is not recognized by any country

• The ICC might unfairly target American soldiers

• The ICC only deals with environmental crimes

• The ICC lacks any enforcement power

What is the principle of the ICC regarding a country's own military justice system?

• The ICC only intervenes in economic disputes

• The ICC will not intervene if the country acts in good faith

• The ICC will always intervene

• The ICC requires UN approval to intervene

What is the ICC's stance if a country prosecutes its own soldiers in good faith?

• The ICC will impose sanctions

• The ICC will not intervene

• The ICC will take over the prosecution

• The ICC will always intervene

How has the US's rejection of international initiatives affected its global image?

• It has improved its global standing

• It has had no impact

• It has tarnished its traditional image

• It has made it a leader in international law

What symbolic step could the US take to restore its global image?

• Increase military spending

• Withdraw from the UN

• Focus on domestic policies

• Sign the Rome Statute

What was one of the actions taken by the Bush administration that affected the US's international image?

• Signing the Kyoto Protocol

• Pulling out of the ABM Treaty

• Joining the ICC

• Increasing foreign aid