Kampala Amendments to the ICC Statute Status of the amendments The Kampala Amendment to the ICC Statute is one of the landmark amendments that seek to give the International Criminal Court more power to deal with acts of aggression and crime against humanity. The amendment defined acts of aggression and crime of aggression. In order to understand the status of these amendments, it is important to appreciate the relevance of the definition given in reference to acts and the crime of aggression. The International Criminal Court has been experiencing problems with a clear definition of these terms when interpreting the law. The amendment has given the international court jurisdiction over the crime against humanity, such as genocide, including the crime of aggression. Several nations have ratified this statute, giving it momentum towards its successful implementation. Many nations have realized the relevance of fighting acts of aggression and crime of aggression. The United Nations General Assembly has been at the forefront urging member countries to ratify the amendments in order to boost its implementations. The United States, though not a member state of the International Criminal Court, has pledged support for the Hague-based court in implementing the amendments made in Kampala in 2010. Several member states have given their support for the Kampala amendments because of the reality of acts and crimes of aggressions that is becoming a reality in various parts of the world. This amendment has received massive support from several countries around the world. Liechtenstein, Samoa, Trinidad & Tobago ratified the amendments in 2012, while Germany, Luxembourg, Estonia, and Botswana ratified this amendment in 2013. Several countries were slow to ratify the amendments because of various national issues. However, following the Russian aggression into Ukraine and annexation of Crimea, many countries have embraced the amendments. Currently, there are 14 states that have ratified the amendments, 7 of which are NATO member states. The latest state to ratify the amendments was Slovakia. Several countries in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa are at advanced stages of ratifying the amendments to bring it into force. Many nations that had initially opposed the Kampala amendments have publicly stated their support for it through their foreign ministries and national assemblies. The amendments are coming into force, giving the International Criminal Court powers to prosecute individuals accused of the crime of aggression or acts of aggression. However, it is important to note that some of the major world powers like China and Russia have not given their express support for the amendments, a fact that has slowed its enforcement. Implications of the amendments for U.S. military operations The Kampala amendments will have direct implications on the United States military operations in various ways. Currently, the United States has its presence in various parts of the world. It has been active in Iraq, various parts of Asia, and in Africa. It has also been engaged in military activities with other NATO allies with the view of preventing the crime of aggression. The United States is the only Superpower country in the world following the collapse of the Soviet Union. This comes with a series of responsibilities that