Mon, 27 March 2023
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russian forces. On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court issued a warrant to arrest President Vladimir Putin for crimes against humanity.
In the weeks before the ICC's action, officials within the state department were pressuring the US to support the court’s efforts to hold the Kremlin accountable, but the Pentagon blocked the Biden administration’s coordination with the ICC.
To understand why, Ray Suarez speaks with Beth Van Schaack, ambassador-at-large for global criminal justice at the State Department.
Guest:
Beth Van Schaack, ambassador-at-large for global criminal justice at the State Department
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Direct download: 3-27_On_Shifting_Ground_pt._1_for_pod.mp3
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