The world is being quietly rearranged by people who write very long documents.
Federal Register · August 13, 2025
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US sanctions on the International Criminal Court are quietly lifted
What happened
The US Treasury Department has issued a general license that effectively removes sanctions related to the International Criminal Court (ICC). This means individuals and entities can now engage with the ICC without fear of US penalties.
Why it matters
The US imposed sanctions on the ICC in 2020, targeting its personnel and those who assisted its investigations. This move isolated the court and complicated its work. Lifting these sanctions removes a major diplomatic and financial barrier, allowing the ICC to operate more freely and engage with a broader range of international partners.
The signal
Watch for increased cooperation between the US and the ICC, and whether the ICC resumes investigations that were previously stalled due to sanctions.