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Shutting down sources of illicit financing for genocidal regimes and groups would neuter their ability to fund violence.
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Despite attacks against the ICC, the court is proceeding with its investigation of war crimes in Palestine.
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How will the new administration of President Joe Biden approach the ICC?
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US officials will never end up before ICC judges, but speaking truth to power could still boost the court’s credibility.