The Dynamics of Terrorism and International Criminal Law

Abstract

This paper analyzed and set out the contemporary applicable prevailing developments vis-a-vis the concept of terrorism under international law. It showcased the jurisprudence for the criminalization of terrorism under international criminal law. This paper also critiqued the advancement of the idea of terrorism in international law and highlighted some contemporary developments with emphasis on aspects relevant to international criminal law. This paper equally analyzed the fundamental distinction between terrorism as a treaty crime and terrorism as an international crime. One intriguing problem is a generally accepted definition and structural exponential concern and analysis of terrorism under universal jurisprudence. Despite the problems of definition and distinction, the contemporary generally accepted trend is the criminalization of international terrorism in any form or structure to guarantee international peace and security.