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The Rome Statute establishes four core crimes within the ICC's jurisdiction: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of _____, which involves the planning or execution of acts of aggression by political or military leaders.

  1. terrorism
  2. aggression
  3. piracy
  4. apartheid

Answer: aggression

The crime of aggression, defined in Article 8bis, covers the use of armed force by a state against another state's sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence. Prosecuting aggression holds leaders accountable for illegal wars, deterring conflicts and upholding the UN Charter's prohibition on force.

Topic International Criminal Court
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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