Monthly Archives: February 2015

Where do Britain and France stand on aggression prosecutions?

By David Bosco Back in 2010, the members of the International Criminal Court (and a significant group of non-members) convened in Kampala, Uganda to hash out one of the thorniest issues related to the court: whether and when it should … Continue reading

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Did Greece just blink?

By David Bosco Reuters is reporting that the Greek government has sent a new proposal to the European Union and International Monetary Fund, and it appears to be quite accommodating: On the issue of minimum wages, for example, Prime Minister … Continue reading

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A way forward for North Korean accountability

By David Bosco The members of the United Nations’ Commission of Inquiry on North Korea have been making the rounds in Washington this week. Led by former Australian judge Michael Kirby, the commission has had a notable impact. Its report, … Continue reading

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The many questions facing a Ukraine peacekeeping force

By David Bosco The notion of an international peacekeeping force for eastern Ukraine is gaining some traction. In the wake of a humiliating withdrawal from Debaltseve, Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko explicitly called for such a force this week. Via the … Continue reading

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How the Security Council could unplug an ICC Palestine investigation

By David Bosco More than a month after Palestine moved to join the International Criminal Court, the issue has now mostly faded from the headlines. More quietly, however, key actors are jostling for position. On January 16, the ICC prosecutor … Continue reading

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