Between Judicial Independence and State Power: The ICC’s Institutional Resilience and Cooperation Crisis in 2025–2026
Published On: October 15, 2026 Authored By: Priscille Mabwa Mbongo  Abstract The International Criminal Court (ICC) enters 2025–2026 under increasing pressure to reconcile judicial independence with the political realities of international criminal justice. This legal development examines the Court’s institutional resilience amid external political pressure, targeted sanctions against its officials, and persistent difficulties in […]





