This article discusses the dynamics of international politics and international law in relation to the International Criminal Court (ICC). It provides an overview of the ICC's structure, functioning, and jurisdiction, as well as the reasons why countries like India and the United States are not state parties to the Rome Statute. The article also highlights recent developments, such as the US House of Representatives passing a bill to sanction the ICC and the ICC's handling of cases involving Israel and China. It concludes by noting that while some countries criticize the ICC for bias, others continue to trust its functioning.