The awkward half-way house status of the ICC

THE International Criminal Court (ICC) is in dire straits. The United States has declared war on it, furious at its decision to prosecute Israeli ministers.But the US’s main rivals don’t recognise the court either — and those leaving the court to date are mainly vocal opponents of the West.The ICC is still defended by the countries that have always been its main advocates and funders — the western European powers, Japan, Canada. But this gives less security than might be imagined.