The International Criminal Court

The video discusses the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over its 10-year history. It highlights the court's limited success, focusing mainly on African countries, which has led to perceptions of bias. The speaker critiques the ICC's strategy of targeting high-profile cases and suggests focusing on cases where justice can be more easily achieved. The importance of the ICC is acknowledged, but improvements in case selection are recommended to enhance its deterrent effect.

What are some of the main criticisms of the International Criminal Court as discussed in the text?

How has the focus of the International Criminal Court on African states affected its legitimacy?

What is the significance of deterrence in the context of the International Criminal Court?

In what ways could the new prosecutor improve the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court?

Discuss the implications of issuing arrest warrants during times of war as mentioned in the text.