History
The Challenges of Prosecuting Atrocity Crimes in International Tribunals
Quick fact
The International Criminal Court has convicted only a few individuals in its first 20 years, despite investigating some of the world's worst atrocities—a success rate far lower than typical domestic courts, due to massive evidentiary and cooperation obstacles.
Why this is interesting
You might think that after millions of deaths, international courts would have an easy time convicting the masterminds. Yet since Nuremberg, only a handful of senior leaders have ever faced justice. Why is it so hard?