If a child of a US citizen is abducted and taken to another country, which international entity can the parent file a request for the return?

The correct answer is The Hague Convention because it specifically addresses the issue of international child abduction. When a child is taken to another country and the parent is seeking their return, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction provides a legal framework to facilitate this. The Convention aims to ensure the prompt return of children wrongfully removed or retained in another country, allowing parents to file a request for the child's return through the designated Central Authority in their country and the other country party to the Convention.

In contrast, the World Court, while it addresses international disputes, does not specifically handle individual cases of child abduction. Interpol serves as an international police organization that can assist with crime-related matters but does not directly deal with child custody disputes. The INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) was primarily focused on immigration and naturalization processes, and it has since been replaced by the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which does not have jurisdiction over domestic or international child abduction cases. Thus, the Hague Convention remains the most appropriate and effective means for addressing such situations.