International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is in the news due to several international disputes and challenges to the rules-based order. Recent articles highlight controversies surrounding the ICJ's role in addressing climate change, with the US pressuring Vanuatu to withdraw a UN resolution supporting the ICJ's climate ruling. The ICJ is also relevant in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with accusations of international law violations in Gaza. Furthermore, the ongoing conflict in Sudan and accusations of genocide are bringing international law and potential ICJ involvement into focus. The ICJ's rulings and the enforcement of international law are being debated and challenged by various actors, impacting its relevance and significance in global affairs.