Negotiating at the Interface of Power and Law: The Crime of Aggression (original) (raw)

State representatives have negotiated amendments to the Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to address the crime of aggression, achieving a long-sought goal amid competing interests between Security Council oversight and ICC independence. These amendments have adopted a state consent regime which may undermine the authority of the Security Council, potentially complicating aggression prosecutions and legal hierarchies in international relations. The article explores the negotiation dynamics, critiques the process, and reflects on the implications for state sovereignty and the balance between power and law.