Noah Weisbord Reihenfolge der Bücher

On July 17, 2018, starting an unjust war became a prosecutable international crime, alongside genocide and war crimes. This shift means that leaders can now be personally indicted for crimes of aggression, including invasions and drone strikes. The narrative offers a riveting insider's account of the legal battle to enact this landmark legislation and hold politicians accountable for initiating wars. As a key drafter of the law for the International Criminal Court, the author provides a behind-the-scenes look at this significant legal drama in modern diplomacy. Through in-depth interviews and personal insights, he reveals the motivations of prosecutors, diplomats, and military strategists who supported the prohibition on unjust war, as well as those who opposed it. The author traces the complex history of this measure, from its origins at the Nuremberg trials to its dormancy during the Cold War, drawing lessons from pivotal events like the collapse of the League of Nations and the War on Terror. While the ability to prosecute leaders for unjust wars holds great promise for the international order, it also presents significant risks. The author discusses how judges can balance justice and peace in these cases, emphasizing the potential to humanize modern statecraft.