CivilnetDr. Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, former President of the International Criminal Court and a leading voice in international criminal justice, explains why Armenia’s recent ratification of the Rome Statute is a significant step both legally and symbolically. She explores what ICC membership means for smaller states like Armenia, how the court has evolved over the past two decades, and why international justice remains challenging in a politically fractured world. Dr. Fernández also outlines how Armenia can play an active role in strengthening the ICC and why cooperation among member states is crucial for the court’s effectiveness and survival.
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