Max R Massey

Rejection of International Criminal Court Jurisdiction: Impact on Us Peace Operations Max R Massey

This research paper examines the Statute of Rome and the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to determine if United States participation in global peace operations is at risk. It briefly examines the history of the ICC, the Statute of Rome, and discusses current United Nations peace operations. The paper also explores the divergent views regarding the ICC as they relate to the US rejection of ICC jurisdiction. As the primary supporter of international peace operations, the US has decided that it will not provide personnel for peace operations within any state that has not signed a bilateral agreement under Article 98 of the Rome Statute. The US rejection of ICC jurisdiction, and requirement for Bilateral Immunity Agreements, will limit the participation of US Forces in international peace operations.