The Int’l Criminal Court as a “Strategic Weapon”: Legal Deterrence, Cognitive Advantage, and the Future of the Rule of Law

Introduction: The ICC Facing Unprecedented Headwinds Since its establishment over two decades ago, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been confronted with huge difficulties. On Feb. 6, 2025, the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the Court, characterizing its investigations into the actions of the United...