The Islamic State in Africa: The Emergence, Evolution, and Future of the Next Jihadist Battlefield

this means there was a lack of a shared position. There is insufficient evidence to support this considering that collective statements were still delivered in 2013 and 2014 at the ICC’s annual General Debate, and that many African states upheld the AU non-cooperation decision. Boehme’s table 4.1 (82) shows that Omar Al Bashir, the former President of Sudan, cancelled 11 trips to nine African ICC States Parties due to threat of arrest but was permitted to visit eight African States Parties on 16 occasions without such threat. Boehme’s conclusion is not necessarily untrue; but more evidence is needed to support an unequivocal conclusion. Overall, State Behavior and the International Criminal Court is a fascinating read that is packed with useful analysis. The few areas for improvement do not detract from its principal findings. It is a worthwhile addition to the existing literature about African-ICC relations and should be required reading to ensure a holistic perspective on this relationship.