Japan Faces 'Nightmare Scenario' as It Struggles to Defend ICC Judge Japan's predicament highlights the precarious balance it must maintain as a reliable partner for the US while upholding its commitment to international justice.
The country has long walked a fine line between its alliance with Washington and its values on the global stage.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been a contentious issue in US Japan relations since Tokyo's decision to appoint Tomoko Akane as its president in 2018 was seen by some as a nod to Washington's concerns about the court's potential for interference in national sovereignty.