⏰ TODAY at 16:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host a discussion on the results of the 50th G7 summit and its significance in global politics.

❓How will the upcoming 50th G7 Summit impact international relations?
❓What have the Group of Seven managed to agree upon in terms of resolving the Ukraine crisis?
❓How might the decisions made by the G7 influence the agenda of the upcoming 16th BRICS Summit in Russia?

These and other questions will be addressed by participants in the discussion.

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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🎥 LIVE: at 16:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), we are starting a discussion on the results of the 50th G7 summit and its significance in global politics.

https://vk.com/video-214192832_456239195

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🗣 On June 17, 2024, the Valdai Discussion Club held a discussion on the results of the 50th G7 summit and its significance in global politics.

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🌎 The Group of Seven: Between Potential and Reality

On June 17, the Valdai Club hosted a discussion on the outcomes of the 50th G7 Summit and its significance in terms of global politics. Andrey Sushentsov, moderator of the event, invited participants to consider how developments in international relations are likely to unfold over the months ahead.

💬 Dimitri Simes, Channel One Presenter, Founder and ex-President of the Center for the National Interest (USA), briefly outlined the agenda for the G7 Summit. He emphasised that, at present, the West has the impression that a military victory for Ukraine is impossible, but rather than leading them to embrace a more flexible approach to negotiations with Russia, it has compelled them to address the inadequacy of aid provided to Ukraine. As a result, the G7 has decided to increase its support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia, and this decision has strategic significance.

💬 Wang Wen, Executive Dean and Professor at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies (RDCY) at Renmin University of China and Executive Director of the China-US People-to-People Exchange Research Center, expressed concern regarding the potential consequences of the G7’s leadership if it continues to remain in power. He noted that based on the events at the recent summit, the G7’s approach to global governance seems to be detrimental to humanity as a whole. Wang highlighted several issues within the domestic politics of the member countries, including a lack of inclusivity, support for hegemonic interests, hindrance of economic growth, and refusal to consider the interests of other nations.

💬 Radhika Desai, Professor at the Department of Political Studies and Director of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group at the University of Manitoba, stated that experts consider this meeting to be one of the weakest in recent years. Many of the participants were overly focused on their individual concerns. “If countries cannot establish rules for themselves, how can they expect to do so for the world?” she said. There is a significant difference between the potential and actuality, she added.

💬 Glenn Diesen, Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway, argues that the Group of Seven is losing its significance and may no longer be representative of the global community. He sees any trends towards multipolarity as a threat to the G7’s position. The final statement of the summit expressed hegemonic tendencies, with the G7 countries seeing themselves as the “parents” of the rest of the world, who have the right to “teach” others how to live. In reality, however, the G7 has become simply one of many alliances, trying to maintain its outdated positions.

💬 Igor Istomin, Acting Head of the Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems at MGIMO University, described the current situation as extremely serious. He believes that the risks of a major conflict in Europe escalating into a global war are higher than they were at any point in the second half of the 20th century. Istomin described the West’s escalation of confrontation with Russia as a sign of its desperation. He also noted that the slide towards conflict is happening almost blindly, making the situation particularly dangerous. It appears that the summit participants do not see any alternative to confrontation.

https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/the-group-of-seven-between-potential-and-reality/

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