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Expert says ICC instrument of West
(MENAFN) The recent arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant demonstrates that the Hague-based court is a tool of Western influence rather than a neutral body, according to geopolitical expert Duane Dizon.
Duterte, 79, was detained at Manila’s international airport on Tuesday following an ICC order related to alleged crimes against humanity committed during his presidency’s controversial war on drugs.
Speaking to RT, Dizon argued that the ICC’s actions are less about justice and more about reinforcing Western Political dominance. He claimed the court has a history of targeting leaders from developing nations while avoiding scrutiny of Western powers, deepening mistrust between Southeast Asia and the West.
Critics of the arrest, including human rights advocates, have labeled it unlawful, as the Philippines formally withdrew from the ICC in 2019 under Duterte’s directive. However, the ICC maintains that it retains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed while the country was still a member.
The court began investigating Duterte’s anti-drug campaign in 2018. While Duterte has denied any wrongdoing, he has acknowledged that the crackdown resulted in deaths. Official figures put the death toll at around 6,200, though independent observers suggest the number may be much higher.
On Sunday, Duterte appeared resigned to his fate, telling supporters, “If that’s my fate, that’s fine. I will accept it. We can’t do anything if I’m arrested or imprisoned.”
Dizon believes the former president’s arrest is part of a broader pattern of Western interference designed to weaken independent leadership in developing countries. This, he argues, will likely push more nations toward forging stronger ties with non-Western powers such as China and Russia.
Although the ICC was established to prosecute the world’s most serious crimes, it has long been criticized for disproportionately focusing on leaders from Africa and other developing regions. Many view it as a neo-colonial instrument serving Western geopolitical interests rather than a genuinely impartial court. Its credibility is further weakened by the fact that major global powers—including the US, Russia, and China—do not recognize its jurisdiction.
Duterte, 79, was detained at Manila’s international airport on Tuesday following an ICC order related to alleged crimes against humanity committed during his presidency’s controversial war on drugs.
Speaking to RT, Dizon argued that the ICC’s actions are less about justice and more about reinforcing Western Political dominance. He claimed the court has a history of targeting leaders from developing nations while avoiding scrutiny of Western powers, deepening mistrust between Southeast Asia and the West.
Critics of the arrest, including human rights advocates, have labeled it unlawful, as the Philippines formally withdrew from the ICC in 2019 under Duterte’s directive. However, the ICC maintains that it retains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed while the country was still a member.
The court began investigating Duterte’s anti-drug campaign in 2018. While Duterte has denied any wrongdoing, he has acknowledged that the crackdown resulted in deaths. Official figures put the death toll at around 6,200, though independent observers suggest the number may be much higher.
On Sunday, Duterte appeared resigned to his fate, telling supporters, “If that’s my fate, that’s fine. I will accept it. We can’t do anything if I’m arrested or imprisoned.”
Dizon believes the former president’s arrest is part of a broader pattern of Western interference designed to weaken independent leadership in developing countries. This, he argues, will likely push more nations toward forging stronger ties with non-Western powers such as China and Russia.
Although the ICC was established to prosecute the world’s most serious crimes, it has long been criticized for disproportionately focusing on leaders from Africa and other developing regions. Many view it as a neo-colonial instrument serving Western geopolitical interests rather than a genuinely impartial court. Its credibility is further weakened by the fact that major global powers—including the US, Russia, and China—do not recognize its jurisdiction.
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