The Complicated Relationship Between the U.S. and the ICC, Explained.

The relationship between the United States and the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been complicated and has fluctuated over time. The ICC is the only permanent international court authorized to prosecute crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes. However, the US, along with other major countries like Israel, Russia, and China, has not signed the treaty and does not accept the court's jurisdiction. Different US administrations have had varying levels of cooperation and support for the court, with some expressing reservations about its effectiveness and others actively opposing it. The recent arrest warrants filed by the ICC against Israeli leaders have further strained the relationship between the US and the court. The US has significant leverage over the court and can use its power and influence to either assist or hinder its investigations. The US could impose sanctions, withhold cooperation, or pressure its allies not to comply with the court. The Biden administration's response to the warrants is expected to be more moderate than the Trump administration's approach. [Extracted from the article]