War and global epidemics are two of the most destructive forces shaping the modern world, and their relationship is far more intertwined than many realize. Each crisis magnifies the other, creating a vicious cycle that threatens human survival, weakens nations, and destabilizes entire regions.
Gaza today stands as one of the most dangerous places in the world for children and pregnant women, with two overlapping humanitarian catastrophes unfolding simultaneously.
On one side, hundreds of children have lost limbs in the conflict, and on the other, pregnant women face life‑threatening conditions due to the collapse of the healthcare system, severe malnutrition, and relentless bombardment.
The International Criminal Court (ICC), established in 2002, has served as the world’s primary institution for prosecuting genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Its mandate was clear: no matter how powerful a nation or leader may be, justice must remain universal.
Yet, from its inception, the ICC’s record has been heavily criticized, especially by African nations, for disproportionately targeting leaders from the Global South while avoiding cases involving powerful Western countries. This imbalance led several African states to withdraw from the ICC, arguing that the ICC had become an instrument of selective justice rather than a guardian of global accountability.