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Keane contextualizes this action within long-standing concerns over the politicization of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Historically, the U.S. has perceived the ICC as vulnerable to political manipulation, especially given accusations of anti-Semitism and bias against Western nations. The recent sanctions reflect both a defensive posture and a refusal to tolerate what Washington sees as biased or illegitimate legal actions against its allies and personnel.