Some critics argue that manifest destiny claims that because of the special place of American society and the occupation of the western part of the American territory, its historical destiny is to be an exception. This belief leads to imperialist actions, among its consequences are the military invasion of Philippines and Cuba. These measures later took the form of a cultural justification of New Imperialism, and it was concluded that in the history and the present world, the United States has a place and status of "exception in the world." Accordingly, the United States is not accountable to international organizations such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. Therefore, the United States is beyond international treaties and does not have to commit to them.