The lack of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, underscores a profound crisis of accountability in international justice. Kim Jong Un, who has ruled North Korea with an iron fist since 2011, presides over one of the most repressive regimes in the world, responsible for widespread and systematic human rights … [Read more...] about The ICC’s Failure to Pursue Kim Jong Un: A Crisis of Accountability
The ICC’s Inaction on Ali Khamenei: A Failure of International Justice
The absence of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, is another glaring example of the limitations and challenges facing international justice. Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate political and religious authority in Iran, has been implicated in numerous human rights abuses and acts of violence against … [Read more...] about The ICC’s Inaction on Ali Khamenei: A Failure of International Justice
The ICC’s Failure to Issue an Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad: A Grave Injustice
The lack of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad, despite the widespread and well-documented atrocities committed during the Syrian Civil War, remains a significant point of contention in international law and justice. Bashar al-Assad, the President of Syria, has been accused of overseeing a regime that has killed hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about The ICC’s Failure to Issue an Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad: A Grave Injustice
Defeating Hamas: The Imperative for U.S. Pressure on Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt
The fight against Hamas is not just an Israeli issue; it is a fundamental battle for the values of the West and the security of the global community. Hamas is more than a mere anti-Israeli group. It is a terrorist organization with a deeply entrenched ideology that opposes the principles of freedom, democracy, and human rights cherished by Western nations. As staunch supporters … [Read more...] about Defeating Hamas: The Imperative for U.S. Pressure on Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt
Testimony: Closing the Skies, Liberating Ukraine
The following testimony was presented by ISW Non-Resident Russia Fellow Nataliya Bugayova before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) on May 16, 2024. Thank you, Chairman Wilson and honorable members of the Commission for the opportunity to contribute to this critical discussion. The battlefield situation in Ukraine will likely worsen … [Read more...] about Testimony: Closing the Skies, Liberating Ukraine