tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718454524502259785.post7588651693295739894..comments2023-06-27T17:46:40.923+09:00Comments on Southern African Peace and Security Blog: Of Solidarity Politics and African Dis(Unity): The Shifting of the AU SummitAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11143142887187013059noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718454524502259785.post-88516857008904515512012-06-26T13:32:48.078+09:002012-06-26T13:32:48.078+09:00I suppose that, given the perception in powerful c...I suppose that, given the perception in powerful countries that Africa's geopolitical value is relatively low, and thus less potential for big power clashes of interests, the continent becomes a bit of a 'soft' target. I wonder to what degree the ICC's new chief prosecutor will shake things up...Virgil Hawkinshttp://stealthconflicts.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718454524502259785.post-74177871943645583262012-06-26T09:45:55.037+09:002012-06-26T09:45:55.037+09:00I agree that the inherent setback in ICC's eff...I agree that the inherent setback in ICC's efforts has been its selectivity. This tendency to hit at weak spots geopolitically)may in the long run compromise the whole essence of global justice. I think that if the Court moves beyond Africa and stamp its authority in other regions (Middle East for instance), then the cause for global justice will begin to make more sense.George A Mhangonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6718454524502259785.post-91551242869978966812012-06-19T10:43:34.575+09:002012-06-19T10:43:34.575+09:00A certain amount of the opposition of many African...A certain amount of the opposition of many African leaders to the ICC stems from the fact that it has to date only indicted individuals from Africa (despite the fact that in many cases, the request for ICC action came from within Africa). Do you think that the indictment of a few people involved in conflicts elsewhere (Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Colombia, for example) will help bolster support?<br /><br />I realize that the notion of solidarity (which is firmly connected to self preservation for many regimes) will remain a powerful motivator against the ICC in the case of Sudan, but nevertheless, the question of selectivity is also a factor that needs to be considered.Virgil Hawkinshttp://stealthconflicts.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com