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Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice

Steve Crawshaw
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Could we ever see Vladimir Putin in the dock for his crimes? What about a Western ally like Benjamin Netanyahu? Putting a country's leader on trial once seemed unimaginable. But as Steve Crawshaw describes in Prosecuting the Powerful a blend of vivid eyewitness reporting and gripping history the possibilities of justice have been transformed.

Crawshaw includes recent stories from the front lines of justice in Ukraine, Israel/Palestine and at The Hague, as well as his earlier encounters with war criminals like Slobodan Milošević. He tells the stories of those who have demanded protection for civilians and accountability for those who have committed the worst crimes from the Swiss businessman who is the reason we have the Geneva Conventions today and the prosecutors at Nuremberg to the Syrian police photographer who helped put a senior torturer working for Bashar al-Assad behind bars. He also follows the extraordinary unfolding story of two of the world's most powerful and well-connected leaders currently under indictment at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

From Gaza to Bucha and beyond, survivors seek justice for the crimes committed against them. But for that to happen, governments must finally abandon their double standards and have the courage to support prosecutions of those who commit atrocities, whether opponents or allies.

For all the current darkness, this is a historic opportunity. The scales of justice can and must be balanced. Now is the moment.

ISBN/SKU9780349128948
Imprint‎ The Bridge Street Press
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaperback
Pages304
Year of Pub.2025
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For the Fauji Within: A Curation of Authentic Tales

At Fauji Days, we delve deep to bring you authentic narratives that capture the essence of the military experience. Our carefully curated collection features stories of valour, sacrifice, and camaraderie, penned by military leaders, serving personnel, and those deeply connected to the armed forces.

Name this unique place famous for its intersection of soldiering and sports.

That one village, one family, one street gave India 14 Olympians, an unrivaled track record even today. Take a look at the haul:

14 Olympians – 15 medals (8 Gold, 1 Silver, 6 Bronze)

10 Asian Games players – 13 medals (4 Gold, 8 Silver, 1 Bronze)

5 Arjuna Awardees

4 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awardees

2 Padma Shri winners

1 Tenzing Norgay (National Adventure) Award winner.