ICJ seems to be having an existential crisis. The debate isn’t really about sovereignty or compensation, it’s about the relevance of the matter, with some implying that the victims of Nazi Germany’s war crimes are "anyway dead".

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China’s actions seem to have upset Panama. With the U.S. and China getting closer, is Panama feeling left out?

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ICJ update: Jokes so lame even the judge walked out of the court room.
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Sneak peek into the ICJ’s closed-door session, where freedom of expression is apparently best appreciated in silence.

#InternationalCourtofJustice
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Ad-hoc managed to project diversity amid anti-immigration protests, a rare sight in current politics.

Opposition leader Sussan, however, seemed more concerned about alcohol taxes than defence spending hikes. #Politics @ipgchairdownmunder.bsky.social

Developing nations express concern over an emerging UNSC resolution on “meaningful human control” in autonomous weapons, a phrase that sounds reassuring until you ask who’s actually in control. #UNSC #AI #PowerPolitics

China speaks passionately about peacekeeping and civilian rights, which is always inspiring coming from a country that really, really values control. #UNSC @ipgchairdownmunder.bsky.social

US & UK delegates once again walking in perfect step at the UNSC. History suggests that when they do, the world usually feels the tremors. #UNSC #Diplomacy @ipgchairdownmunder.bsky.social