Body Quote by Margaret Thatcher
“(On The International Criminal Court) "For the victors of the Cold War to submit to an unelected, unaccountable, and almost certainly hostile body such as that envisaged would be the ultimate irony."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Criminal Court discussion, 1995
Submitting to a powerful, unelected body after winning a war feels contradictory and ironic.
In simple terms: War victors face irony in submitting to an unaccountable court.
Key Takeaway
Question the legitimacy of imposed authority.
Themes
politics
justice
power
irony
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- peace negotiations
- post‑war governance
- human rights tribunals
- policy debates
Key Concepts
sovereignty
international law
war outcomes
Questions to Reflect On
- Is accountability more important than perceived irony?
- How can legitimacy be ensured?
A Different Perspective
The court may still provide necessary accountability despite bias.
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