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3 months ago in International Criminal Law By Shobha
Does international justice actually help post-conflict countries?
We spend billions on international tribunals. But is there real evidence that they help societies heal and rebuild after war?
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By Trisha Answered 1 month ago
The evidence is genuinely mixed. On one hand, prosecutions can offer victim recognition, establish a historical record, and potentially deter future atrocities. On the other, studies show international justice can sometimes hinder short-term peace negotiations, be perceived as externally imposed, and have limited local impact without complementary grassroots processes. The lesson: tribunals are not magic. They work best as one tool among many—alongside truth commissions, institutional reform, and community-based reconciliation. Justice alone doesn't heal. But it's hard to heal without it.
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