The Intelligence from The Economist Russian to judgment: Putin accused of war crimes
Mar 22, 2022
Greg Karlstrom, a Middle East correspondent for The Economist, discusses the significant impact of the Ukraine war on global wheat supplies and food security in vulnerable regions like the Middle East and Africa. He breaks down how rising bread prices threaten political stability in countries like Egypt and Lebanon. The conversation dives into the complexities of war crime accusations against Putin and raises urgent questions about accountability in conflict. Additionally, Karlstrom touches on controversial public works projects in Mexico.
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Putin Accused
- Public figures usually say war crimes have been committed, not that a specific leader is a war criminal.
- Directly accusing Putin shows how seriously the world views the situation and the widespread moral outrage.
Legal Avenues
- Calling someone a war criminal doesn't automatically trigger legal action, but it can lead to investigations.
- There are two international courts: The ICC investigates individuals, and the ICJ handles disputes between states.
ICC Limitations
- The ICC's effectiveness is limited if a country doesn't recognize its authority. Russia does not recognize the ICC.
- Past tribunals have had some success, such as convicting Ratko Mladic for genocide in Srebrenica.