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US Pushes Allies to Reject ICC, Japan Watches Warily

7/14/2026

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  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a campaign to pressure the International Criminal Court.
  • Japan, the ICC’s biggest donor, said it is monitoring the U.S. push and reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law.
  • Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo is watching the campaign with concern.
  • The United States, a non-ICC member, may ask allies to reject the court’s authority over American officials.