The PTC II’s Finding of Mongolia’s Non-compliance in the Case against Putin – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The PTC II’s Finding of Mongolia’s Non-compliance in the Case against Putin – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

On 3 September 2024, the Russian President Putin, whose arrest is sought by the ICC for alleged war crimes committed during the war in Ukraine (see eg Sergey Vasiliev), made his first visit to an ICC State Party (Mongolia) since the issuance of the arrest warrant. Despite demands for Putin’s arrest, Mongolia did not do so. On 24 October 2024 the Pre-Trial Chamber II (‘PTC II’) rendered a decision in which it found Mongolia in non-compliance with its request to arrest Putin (‘Mongolia Decision’). While this finding was predictable, the decision’s reasoning deviates from precedents in a way that signals a new mindset of the PTC II. My argument is that this mindset – what I propose to call ‘cynical solipsism’ – could be detrimental to the life of the institution. Given the Court’s ever demanding task to seek arrest of two political leaders of non-State Parties, Putin and the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the ICC should seriously reconsider how to engage with States to secure their cooperation.

A Conversion of Reasoning and its Signification

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How Landlords Can Manage Lithium-Ion Battery Risks – Go Health Pro

How Landlords Can Manage Lithium-Ion Battery Risks – Go Health Pro

With e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric vehicles (EVs) rising, lithium-ion batteries have become a mainstay in many properties. While these batteries power the “green movement” they also come with a notable fire risk. As a landlord, you are responsible for keeping your tenants safe and your property compliant with fire safety regulations. Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Are … Read more

Intel gets US$7.9 billion from Biden’s Chips act for expansion ahead of Trump’s second term – Go Health Pro

Intel gets US.9 billion from Biden’s Chips act for expansion ahead of Trump’s second term – Go Health Pro

The Biden administration has finalised a deal to give Intel nearly US$7.9 billion in federal grants, the largest direct subsidy from a programme to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The agreement for the struggling chipmaker, smaller than an earlier proposed award, means that Intel can begin receiving funds as it hits negotiated benchmarks on projects in … Read more

The EU must take the territorial dimension of industrial policy seriously – Go Health Pro

The EU must take the territorial dimension of industrial policy seriously – Go Health Pro

Is there a misalignment between EU cohesion policy and the EU’s industrial policy? Tea Gamtkitsulashvili and Vassilis Monastiriotis show that while the former targets less developed areas of the EU, the latter predominantly aids well-developed regions. The EU’s development strategy hinges on two cornerstone policies: cohesion policy and industrial policy. Both aim to propel Europe … Read more

Schneider Electric Debuts MSS For OT Environments – Go Health Pro

Schneider Electric Debuts MSS For OT Environments – Go Health Pro

Schneider Electric has launched a Managed Security Services (MSS) offering to help customers in operational technology (OT) environments tackle the increased cyber risk associated with the demand for remote access and connectivity technologies. As a vendor-agnostic solution, MSS fits into an organisation’s existing IT/OT infrastructure, scaling to their budget and maturity. Jay Abdallah, Schneider Electric … Read more

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