G-Twenty Summit: Powerful Absences, Shifting Alliances

Unprecedented Absences at G-Twenty Summit: US, Russia, China Skip Event, Raising Questions About MultilateralismThe G-Twenty summit is making headlines due to the absence of three powerful leaders: the US President, Russias Vladimir Putin, and Chinas Xi Jinping. This is the first time in history that such a significant number of leaders have skipped the event. The US cited allegations of persecution against white farmers in South Africa as the reason for not sending a delegation. The absences have led to questions about the future of multilateralism, with political scientist Johannes Varwick suggesting that the big three no longer prioritize the G-Twenty. Despite these challenges, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is attending and emphasizing the importance of multilateralism. The summit aims to address critical issues like clean energy transition and debt relief for poorer nations, though the US remains skeptical of some of these priorities. The deep divisions among G-Twenty members mean there wont be a joint communiqué from the summit, only a statement from the South African hosts. This reflects a shift towards interest-driven and shifting minilateralism, where groups like BRICS Plus may gain more prominence.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.