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U.S. Investigations Into War Crimes Can Get Complicated

The NPR Politics Podcast

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U.S. Stance on War Crimes and the ICC

This chapter explores the complexities of U.S. involvement in war crimes investigations, particularly its reluctance to ratify the International Criminal Court treaty due to concerns over prosecuting American personnel. It examines the implications of this stance on international legal measures, the symbolic significance of investigations into foreign war crimes, and the contrasting responses to such issues in different global conflicts.

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