🌐 The fact that the G20 is a tool for the civilised dismantling of the existing order rather than their renewal does not mean its immediate death.
After all, we already know examples where organisations created to “divorce” participants retain their vitality beyond solving the most important problems associated with this unpleasant process, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Timofei Bordachev.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/why-international-institutions-survive/
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After all, we already know examples where organisations created to “divorce” participants retain their vitality beyond solving the most important problems associated with this unpleasant process, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Timofei Bordachev.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/why-international-institutions-survive/
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Why International Institutions Survive: An Afterword to the G20 Summit
The fact that the G20 is a tool for the civilised dismantling of the existing order rather than their renewal does not mean its immediate death. After all, we already know examples where organisations created to “divorce” participants retain their vitality…
🌐 The BRICS and the G20 emerged as a response to a global governance architecture that was less than adequate for the times.
This inadequacy is, in major part, responsible for the challenges of access to the necessary instruments for faster growth and development among the most sizable population groups in the world.
There is no denying that despite development gaining lip service, decades of summits have not achieved the requisite development needed to address the UN Agenda for Development and Agenda 2030.
Africa in particular has a young population that is educated and tech savvy, with a growing middle class.
BRICS has an important role in the G20, precisely guided by its own resolutions on the pursuit of development, to drive the agenda and keep pushing until it is done, writes Mikatekiso Kubayi, Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue associated with UNISA (South Africa).
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/brics-at-the-g20-and-the-centrality/
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This inadequacy is, in major part, responsible for the challenges of access to the necessary instruments for faster growth and development among the most sizable population groups in the world.
There is no denying that despite development gaining lip service, decades of summits have not achieved the requisite development needed to address the UN Agenda for Development and Agenda 2030.
Africa in particular has a young population that is educated and tech savvy, with a growing middle class.
BRICS has an important role in the G20, precisely guided by its own resolutions on the pursuit of development, to drive the agenda and keep pushing until it is done, writes Mikatekiso Kubayi, Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue associated with UNISA (South Africa).
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/brics-at-the-g20-and-the-centrality/
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BRICS at the G20 and the Centrality of the United Nations Development Agenda
BRICS has an important role in the G20, precisely guided by its own resolutions on the pursuit of development, to drive the agenda and keep pushing until it is done, writes Mikatekiso Kubayi, Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue associated with…
🇮🇳🌐 The theme of India’s G20 Presidency is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.
India, during its G20 Presidency, has positioned itself as the voice of the Global South and has tried to raise issues which are pertinent to the region.
However, the deep global division over the Russia-Ukraine crisis dominated the conversation in its finance ministers’ and foreign ministers’ meetings, held during February and March 2023 in New Delhi. However, India has maintained a neutral stance on the crisis and has tried to play a vital role in bridging differences between the West and Russia.
India’s G20 Presidency is also seen as an opportunity for India’s ruling political party to showcase its achievements and diplomatic reach ahead of India’s 2024 general election. The expectation is that India’s G20 Presidency will serve as a big banner in Prime Minister Modi’s election campaign.
India’s efforts to play a leadership role in global affairs reflect its desire to be seen as a major player on the world stage. As a member of the G20 and a rising power in Asia, India has the potential to influence global decision-making on a wide range of issues. However, as the recent G20 meetings demonstrated, achieving consensus on contentious issues can be difficult, and global divisions are likely to persist for the foreseeable future, writes Valdai Club expert Nivedita Das Kundu.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/india-s-g20-presidency-expectations/
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India, during its G20 Presidency, has positioned itself as the voice of the Global South and has tried to raise issues which are pertinent to the region.
However, the deep global division over the Russia-Ukraine crisis dominated the conversation in its finance ministers’ and foreign ministers’ meetings, held during February and March 2023 in New Delhi. However, India has maintained a neutral stance on the crisis and has tried to play a vital role in bridging differences between the West and Russia.
India’s G20 Presidency is also seen as an opportunity for India’s ruling political party to showcase its achievements and diplomatic reach ahead of India’s 2024 general election. The expectation is that India’s G20 Presidency will serve as a big banner in Prime Minister Modi’s election campaign.
India’s efforts to play a leadership role in global affairs reflect its desire to be seen as a major player on the world stage. As a member of the G20 and a rising power in Asia, India has the potential to influence global decision-making on a wide range of issues. However, as the recent G20 meetings demonstrated, achieving consensus on contentious issues can be difficult, and global divisions are likely to persist for the foreseeable future, writes Valdai Club expert Nivedita Das Kundu.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/india-s-g20-presidency-expectations/
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📆 ANNOUNCEMENT: On April 7, at 15:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion titled “The Russian-Indian Relations During India’s G20 Presidency” in partnership with leading Indian think tanks.
Russia and India are traditionally bound by strong friendly relations. Moscow remains one of New Delhi’s key partners. India actively cooperates with Russia in such forums as BRICS, SCO, RIC, as well as within the G20. Despite Western sanctions, since the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict India has significantly increased its purchases of Russian oil, agricultural products and medical equipment. At the end of 2022, the trade turnover between Russia and India amounted to more than $31 billion.
This year, India took the chair of the G20. The government of India came up with a large-scale programme. The main tasks of the Indian Presidency include the fight against inequality in the world, both in the traditional socio-economic sense — between the global North and South — and the inequality in new areas that have gained particular importance in the 21st century — climate and digital domain. Reaching equality is an extremely ambitious task that the world community has been unable to achieve for many decades. However, the agenda of the Indian G20 Presidency pays special attention not only to practical, but also to value-spiritual issues of the transformation of humanity.
❓To what extent does the Indian Presidency agenda correspond to the Russian vision of the G20 and its role in world politics?
❓How can Russia help achieve the main goals of the Indian Presidency?
❓How to assess the evolution of relations between Russia and India in the current geopolitical situation?
Participants in the expert discussion will answer these and other questions.
🎙 Speakers:
🇷🇺 Viktoria Panova, Russia’s Sherpa in W20 and Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics
🇷🇺 Gleb Makarevich, Deputy Head of the Center for the Indian Ocean Region, IMEMO RAS
🇮🇳 Raj Kumar Sharma, Visiting Fellow, United Service Institution of India and Post Doc Fellow, Delhi School of Transnational Affairs, University of Delhi
🇮🇳 Nandan Unnikrishnan, Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (India)
🇮🇳 Nivedita Das Kundu, Senior Fellow at the York University, Academic Director of Liaison College (India)
Moderator:
🚩 Oleg Barabanov, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club
Working languages: Russian, English.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/announcements/valdai-club-to-discuss-russia-india-relations-g20-presidency/
ℹ️ Information for the media: In order to get accredited for the event, please fill out the form on our website or call +79269307763.
A link to the live broadcast of the discussion will be posted on all online platforms of the Valdai Club: on the website, Twitter, VKontakte, Telegram and Zen.
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Russia and India are traditionally bound by strong friendly relations. Moscow remains one of New Delhi’s key partners. India actively cooperates with Russia in such forums as BRICS, SCO, RIC, as well as within the G20. Despite Western sanctions, since the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict India has significantly increased its purchases of Russian oil, agricultural products and medical equipment. At the end of 2022, the trade turnover between Russia and India amounted to more than $31 billion.
This year, India took the chair of the G20. The government of India came up with a large-scale programme. The main tasks of the Indian Presidency include the fight against inequality in the world, both in the traditional socio-economic sense — between the global North and South — and the inequality in new areas that have gained particular importance in the 21st century — climate and digital domain. Reaching equality is an extremely ambitious task that the world community has been unable to achieve for many decades. However, the agenda of the Indian G20 Presidency pays special attention not only to practical, but also to value-spiritual issues of the transformation of humanity.
❓To what extent does the Indian Presidency agenda correspond to the Russian vision of the G20 and its role in world politics?
❓How can Russia help achieve the main goals of the Indian Presidency?
❓How to assess the evolution of relations between Russia and India in the current geopolitical situation?
Participants in the expert discussion will answer these and other questions.
🎙 Speakers:
🇷🇺 Viktoria Panova, Russia’s Sherpa in W20 and Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics
🇷🇺 Gleb Makarevich, Deputy Head of the Center for the Indian Ocean Region, IMEMO RAS
🇮🇳 Raj Kumar Sharma, Visiting Fellow, United Service Institution of India and Post Doc Fellow, Delhi School of Transnational Affairs, University of Delhi
🇮🇳 Nandan Unnikrishnan, Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (India)
🇮🇳 Nivedita Das Kundu, Senior Fellow at the York University, Academic Director of Liaison College (India)
Moderator:
🚩 Oleg Barabanov, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club
Working languages: Russian, English.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/announcements/valdai-club-to-discuss-russia-india-relations-g20-presidency/
ℹ️ Information for the media: In order to get accredited for the event, please fill out the form on our website or call +79269307763.
A link to the live broadcast of the discussion will be posted on all online platforms of the Valdai Club: on the website, Twitter, VKontakte, Telegram and Zen.
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Valdai Club to Discuss Russia-India Relations During India’s G20 Presidency
On April 7, at 15:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion titled “The Russian-Indian Relations During India’s G20 Presidency” in partnership with leading Indian think tanks.
🇮🇳🌐 The theme of India's G20 presidency, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, highlights the idea of the world being one family and working together towards a common future.
🎯 India's G20 presidency provides a crucial opportunity for India to showcase its leadership skills and take forward its global economic governance agenda.
🎯 It is also interesting to note that India has positioned itself as the voice of the global south during its G20 presidency, focusing on issues that are pertinent to the region.
🎯 India's G20 presidency is an opportunity for India to showcase its diplomatic leadership and achievements on the global stage.
🎯 It is also an opportunity to collaborate with other G20 members and international organisations to address pressing global challenges and work towards a better future for all.
India-Russia relations have been characterized by a long-standing strategic partnership, built on shared interests and values, including their commitment to multilateralism and a multipolar world order. As India assumes the presidency of the G20, its relationship with Russia will play a significant role in shaping the global politico-economic agenda.
The G20 forum provides an opportunity for India and Russia to engage in a constructive dialogue and work towards common goals. The two countries could work together on issues such as energy security, infrastructure development, and technological innovation, writes Valdai Club expert Nivedita Das Kundu.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/india-russia-relations-in-the-context-of-india/
💡 We will discuss the Russian-Indian relations during India’s G20 presidency today at 15:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), within the framework of the expert discussion in partnership with leading Indian think tanks. Watch it live.
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🎯 India's G20 presidency provides a crucial opportunity for India to showcase its leadership skills and take forward its global economic governance agenda.
🎯 It is also interesting to note that India has positioned itself as the voice of the global south during its G20 presidency, focusing on issues that are pertinent to the region.
🎯 India's G20 presidency is an opportunity for India to showcase its diplomatic leadership and achievements on the global stage.
🎯 It is also an opportunity to collaborate with other G20 members and international organisations to address pressing global challenges and work towards a better future for all.
India-Russia relations have been characterized by a long-standing strategic partnership, built on shared interests and values, including their commitment to multilateralism and a multipolar world order. As India assumes the presidency of the G20, its relationship with Russia will play a significant role in shaping the global politico-economic agenda.
The G20 forum provides an opportunity for India and Russia to engage in a constructive dialogue and work towards common goals. The two countries could work together on issues such as energy security, infrastructure development, and technological innovation, writes Valdai Club expert Nivedita Das Kundu.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/india-russia-relations-in-the-context-of-india/
💡 We will discuss the Russian-Indian relations during India’s G20 presidency today at 15:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), within the framework of the expert discussion in partnership with leading Indian think tanks. Watch it live.
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India-Russia Relations in the Context of India's G20 Presidency: Opportunities and Challenges
In the context of India’s G20 presidency, Russia-India relations are expected to play a significant role in shaping the G20 agenda. As two major economies and members of the BRICS and SCO grouping, Russia and India, have a shared interest in promoting economic…
⏰ TODAY at 15:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion titled “The Russian-Indian Relations During India’s G20 Presidency” in partnership with leading Indian think tanks.
❓To what extent does the Indian Presidency agenda correspond to the Russian vision of the G20 and its role in world politics?
❓How can Russia help achieve the main goals of the Indian Presidency?
❓How to assess the evolution of relations between Russia and India in the current geopolitical situation?
Participants in the expert discussion will answer these and other questions.
A link to the live broadcast of the discussion will be posted on all online platforms of the Valdai Club: on the website, Twitter, VKontakte, Telegram and Zen.
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❓To what extent does the Indian Presidency agenda correspond to the Russian vision of the G20 and its role in world politics?
❓How can Russia help achieve the main goals of the Indian Presidency?
❓How to assess the evolution of relations between Russia and India in the current geopolitical situation?
Participants in the expert discussion will answer these and other questions.
A link to the live broadcast of the discussion will be posted on all online platforms of the Valdai Club: on the website, Twitter, VKontakte, Telegram and Zen.
#Norms_and_Values #G20 #India
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🎥 LIVE: at 15:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), we are starting an expert discussion titled “The Russian-Indian Relations During India’s G20 Presidency” in partnership with leading Indian think tanks.
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🎥 LIVE: at 15:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), we are starting an expert discussion titled “The Russian-Indian Relations During India’s G20 Presidency” in partnership with leading Indian think tanks.
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LIVE: The Russian-Indian Relations during India’s G20 Presidency. An Expert Discussion
On April 7, at 15:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion titled “The Russian-Indian Relations During India’s G20 Presidency” in partnership with leading Indian think tanks. More: https://valdaiclub.com/multimedia/video/the…
🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russia and India in the G20: Privileged Partnership and the Proximity of Strategic Culture
On April 7, the Valdai Club, in partnership with leading Indian think tanks, held an expert discussion on “Russian-Indian Relations During India's G20 Presidency”. Oleg Barabanov, the programme director of the Valdai Discussion Club, acted as moderator.
💬 Marat Berdyev, ambassador-at-large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, G20 Sous-Sherpa of Russia, described relations between Russia and India as a particularly privileged strategic partnership. Russia and India are jointly seeking to dismantle neo-colonial practices, advocate a multilateral world order and believe that the voice of developing countries should be adequately reflected both in the system of global economic governance and in international relations.
💬 Nandan Unnikrishnan, Distinguished Fellow at the Indian Observer Research Foundation, acknowledged that the events of the past year have had a significant impact on Russian-Indian relations. Russia and India are being forced to deal with problems that they did not create, such as the effects of sanctions, Russia's financial isolation, and withdrawal from Western systems. Reviewing the bilateral international relations that the two countries have, Unnikrishnan noted that India has no other privileged partnerships of such quality as the one it maintains with Russia, but it seeks to strengthen ties with other players, including the United States, which is generating tension in Russian-Indian relations.
💬 “The crisis allows us to reconsider even very friendly and good relations in order to pursue greater interaction and a real search,” believes Viktoria Panova, Russia’s Sherpa in W20 and Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. She noted that the West is exerting unprecedented pressure on India in the G20 format on issues related to interaction with Russia, but India remains neutral and promotes an agenda that is important for the socio-economic development of all G20 countries. Panova considers it necessary to develop Russian-Indian relations within the framework of the BRICS+ format inside the G20.
💬 Raj Kumar Sharma, Visiting Fellow, United Service Institution of India and Post Doc Fellow, Delhi School of Transnational Affairs, University of Delhi. In the strategic culture of Russia and India, he sees a lot in common and considers this a guarantee that friendly relations will be maintained between the two countries in the future. This commonality of approaches promotes mutual understanding.
💬 Gleb Makarevich, Deputy Head of the Centre for the Indian Ocean Region, IMEMO RAS, called it “an unfortunate paradox” that, although the positions of Russia and India on most of the global issues on the G20 agenda coincide, Western countries are trying to replace the discussion of these problems with a discussion on the conflict in Ukraine. “This contradiction stalls the work of the organisation and hinders the achievement of the stated goals,” he said, adding that the achievement of these goals is nevertheless quite possible and Russian-Indian cooperation contributes to this.
💬 Nivedita Das Kundu, Senior Fellow at York University and Academic Director at Liaison College, noted that India in the G20 is promoting a global economic governance agenda and acting as the voice of the Global South, paying special attention to issues relevant to it. She expressed her hope that in the context of India's G20 presidency, Russia and India will also develop their relations, which are characterised by a long-standing strategic partnership.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/russia-and-india-in-the-g20-privileged-partnership-and-the-proximity-of-strategic-culture/
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On April 7, the Valdai Club, in partnership with leading Indian think tanks, held an expert discussion on “Russian-Indian Relations During India's G20 Presidency”. Oleg Barabanov, the programme director of the Valdai Discussion Club, acted as moderator.
💬 Marat Berdyev, ambassador-at-large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, G20 Sous-Sherpa of Russia, described relations between Russia and India as a particularly privileged strategic partnership. Russia and India are jointly seeking to dismantle neo-colonial practices, advocate a multilateral world order and believe that the voice of developing countries should be adequately reflected both in the system of global economic governance and in international relations.
💬 Nandan Unnikrishnan, Distinguished Fellow at the Indian Observer Research Foundation, acknowledged that the events of the past year have had a significant impact on Russian-Indian relations. Russia and India are being forced to deal with problems that they did not create, such as the effects of sanctions, Russia's financial isolation, and withdrawal from Western systems. Reviewing the bilateral international relations that the two countries have, Unnikrishnan noted that India has no other privileged partnerships of such quality as the one it maintains with Russia, but it seeks to strengthen ties with other players, including the United States, which is generating tension in Russian-Indian relations.
💬 “The crisis allows us to reconsider even very friendly and good relations in order to pursue greater interaction and a real search,” believes Viktoria Panova, Russia’s Sherpa in W20 and Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. She noted that the West is exerting unprecedented pressure on India in the G20 format on issues related to interaction with Russia, but India remains neutral and promotes an agenda that is important for the socio-economic development of all G20 countries. Panova considers it necessary to develop Russian-Indian relations within the framework of the BRICS+ format inside the G20.
💬 Raj Kumar Sharma, Visiting Fellow, United Service Institution of India and Post Doc Fellow, Delhi School of Transnational Affairs, University of Delhi. In the strategic culture of Russia and India, he sees a lot in common and considers this a guarantee that friendly relations will be maintained between the two countries in the future. This commonality of approaches promotes mutual understanding.
💬 Gleb Makarevich, Deputy Head of the Centre for the Indian Ocean Region, IMEMO RAS, called it “an unfortunate paradox” that, although the positions of Russia and India on most of the global issues on the G20 agenda coincide, Western countries are trying to replace the discussion of these problems with a discussion on the conflict in Ukraine. “This contradiction stalls the work of the organisation and hinders the achievement of the stated goals,” he said, adding that the achievement of these goals is nevertheless quite possible and Russian-Indian cooperation contributes to this.
💬 Nivedita Das Kundu, Senior Fellow at York University and Academic Director at Liaison College, noted that India in the G20 is promoting a global economic governance agenda and acting as the voice of the Global South, paying special attention to issues relevant to it. She expressed her hope that in the context of India's G20 presidency, Russia and India will also develop their relations, which are characterised by a long-standing strategic partnership.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/russia-and-india-in-the-g20-privileged-partnership-and-the-proximity-of-strategic-culture/
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Russia and India in the G20: Privileged Partnership and the Proximity of Strategic Culture
On April 7, the Valdai Club, in partnership with leading Indian think tanks, held an expert discussion on “Russian-Indian Relations During India's G20 Presidency”. Oleg Barabanov, the programme director of the Valdai Discussion Club, acted as moderator.
India is all set to host the G20 Summit and they are busy with massive preparations showcasing India’s art, culture and traditions. High on the agenda and high in optics, this is the most awaited international event of the year for India.
India’s G20 presidency has been fraught with challenges. The 3D’s – Democracy, Diplomacy and Dialogue – resonated all throughout the G20 meetings in 2023, as the world navigated through the difficult period of conflict and pandemic, leading up to a food and energy crisis.
To bring consensus and to get everybody on board on various issues would depend on how New Delhi would navigate through every punctuation mark in the final document.
This is a big task, but India is determined to achieve it, writes Nivedita Das Kundu.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/india-s-g-20-summit-promotes-democracy-diplomacy/
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🌐 In the G20, we have a very clearly consolidated bloc of countries of the political West, and, on the other hand, the consolidation of the global Non-West is far from optimal.
Let’s hope that the current Brazilian presidency of the G20 will be able to correct this situation, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Oleg Barabanov.
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Let’s hope that the current Brazilian presidency of the G20 will be able to correct this situation, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Oleg Barabanov.
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❓What could serve as the sustainable harmonisation of different positions in a multipolar world?
❓Is greater consolidation possible among non-Western G20 members?
❓Is there the political will for a constructive dialogue within the G20?
❓How can the G20 format be more effective in bridging the gap between Western and non-Western approaches to global politics, economics and social development?
Participants in the discussion will try to answer these and other questions.
Links to the live broadcast of the discussion will be posted on all online platforms of the Valdai Club: on the website, X (formerly Twitter), VK, Telegram and Dzen.
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Valdai to Discuss the Role of the G20 in Harmonising Approaches to Global Development
On March 14 at 12:00 noon Moscow time, the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion titled “The West against the rest of the world: the role of the G20 in harmonising approaches to global development and promoting sustainable multilateralism.”
🌐 The most promising scenario for the future of the G20 group is the strengthening of the G20+ framework.
There are two key areas for improvement:
1️⃣ First, it is necessary to shift the balance within the G20 between Western and non-Western countries towards increased representation of the Global South and non-West.
2️⃣ Second, the invited G20+ members should not only be participants at the summit meetings, but also engage in all other G20 activities throughout the year.
Oleg Barabanov, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, reflects on various scenarios for the evolution of the G20.
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There are two key areas for improvement:
Oleg Barabanov, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, reflects on various scenarios for the evolution of the G20.
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What Are the Prospects for the G20 Format?
The most promising scenario for the future of the G20 group is the strengthening of the G20+ framework. There are two key areas for improvement: first, it is necessary to shift the balance within the G20 between Western and non-Western countries towards increased…
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LIVE: Brazil and South Africa Presidency in G20. An Expert Discussion
On December 12 at 4:00 pm Moscow time, the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion dedicated to the end of Brazil's presidency and the beginning of South Africa's presidency of the G20. More: https://valdaiclub.com/multimedia/video/live-brazil-and-south…
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🌐 Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Will the G20 Keep the Global South Agenda?
On December 12, the Valdai Club hosted a discussion dedicated to the end of Brazil’s presidency in the G20 and the beginning of South Africa’s presidency. Moderator Oleg Barabanov noted that Brazil’s year brought serious, qualitative changes. He proposed to discuss its results and plans for the next year.
💬 Marco Fernandes, editor of Wenhua Zongheng International, called the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro a major diplomatic victory for Brazil. He emphasized that Brazil had achieved a lot in terms of the agenda. Fernandes believes that the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is the most important initiative, because, according to FAO, 733 million people on the planet still suffer from hunger, although humanity produces much more food than it needs. “This is essentially a crime,” the analyst said. Against this background, questions arise about the credibility of the G7, whose projects for the development of the countries of the Global South are proclaimed with much fanfare, but quickly fizzle out.
💬 Mikatekiso Kubayi, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD) at UNISA, presented a view from South Africa. He pointed out the need to ensure continuity with Brazil and consistency of approaches. Speaking about South Africa’s plans, he noted that such areas as the fight against climate change, the fight against inequality, food security, reform of international organizations and global trade infrastructure, digital transformation and investment are especially important for it as an African country.
💬 Marina Larionova, Director of the Center for International Institutions Studies at RANEPA and Russia’s Sherpa in the Think 20 (T20), sees a significant achievement for Brazil in making another step towards depoliticizing the G20 documents. As a result, the problem of geopolitical confrontation remained outside the final document of the summit, which made it possible to formulate a constructive approach. She believes that Brazil has contributed to the consolidation of the influence of developing countries in the G20 and the strengthening of the G20 as a platform for economic cooperation.
💬 Viktoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council Centre, Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia’s Sherpa in the Women’s Twenty (W20) noted as a positive moment that the G20 has been led by countries of the Global South for the past three years and the next chairman is also one of them. The question is whether real resources and finances will be behind the big promises. The G20 is important because it continues to bring together the BRICS+, the G7 and the growing regional powers. From this perspective, the value of the group is unconditional, she stressed, making clear that “at least some dialogue is taking place here,” unlike many other venues.
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On December 12, the Valdai Club hosted a discussion dedicated to the end of Brazil’s presidency in the G20 and the beginning of South Africa’s presidency. Moderator Oleg Barabanov noted that Brazil’s year brought serious, qualitative changes. He proposed to discuss its results and plans for the next year.
💬 Marco Fernandes, editor of Wenhua Zongheng International, called the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro a major diplomatic victory for Brazil. He emphasized that Brazil had achieved a lot in terms of the agenda. Fernandes believes that the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is the most important initiative, because, according to FAO, 733 million people on the planet still suffer from hunger, although humanity produces much more food than it needs. “This is essentially a crime,” the analyst said. Against this background, questions arise about the credibility of the G7, whose projects for the development of the countries of the Global South are proclaimed with much fanfare, but quickly fizzle out.
💬 Mikatekiso Kubayi, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD) at UNISA, presented a view from South Africa. He pointed out the need to ensure continuity with Brazil and consistency of approaches. Speaking about South Africa’s plans, he noted that such areas as the fight against climate change, the fight against inequality, food security, reform of international organizations and global trade infrastructure, digital transformation and investment are especially important for it as an African country.
💬 Marina Larionova, Director of the Center for International Institutions Studies at RANEPA and Russia’s Sherpa in the Think 20 (T20), sees a significant achievement for Brazil in making another step towards depoliticizing the G20 documents. As a result, the problem of geopolitical confrontation remained outside the final document of the summit, which made it possible to formulate a constructive approach. She believes that Brazil has contributed to the consolidation of the influence of developing countries in the G20 and the strengthening of the G20 as a platform for economic cooperation.
💬 Viktoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council Centre, Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia’s Sherpa in the Women’s Twenty (W20) noted as a positive moment that the G20 has been led by countries of the Global South for the past three years and the next chairman is also one of them. The question is whether real resources and finances will be behind the big promises. The G20 is important because it continues to bring together the BRICS+, the G7 and the growing regional powers. From this perspective, the value of the group is unconditional, she stressed, making clear that “at least some dialogue is taking place here,” unlike many other venues.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/amid-geopolitical-tensions-will-the-g20-keep-the-global-south-agenda/
#GlobalAlternatives #G20 #Brazil #SouthAfrica
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Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Will the G20 Keep the Global South Agenda?
On December 12, the Valdai Club hosted a discussion dedicated to the end of Brazil’s presidency in the G20 and the beginning of South Africa’s presidency. Moderator Oleg Barabanov noted that Brazil’s year brought serious, qualitative changes. He proposed…