The Decibel Trump, Iran-Israel attacks loom large over G7 summit talks
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Jun 18, 2025 Nathan VanderKlippe, an international correspondent for The Globe and Mail, provides insight from the recent G7 summit in Kananaskis. The discussion reveals how escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran, influenced the summit's dynamic. Trump’s unexpected departure shifted focus away from key issues, including the war in Ukraine. VanderKlippe also emphasizes Canada’s efforts to build stronger ties with India and Europe amid rising global challenges. Overall, he evaluates what a successful summit might mean without Trump’s presence.
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Carney Aims for G7 Relevance
- Mark Carney's main goal was to make the G7 summit "relevant" with meaningful outcomes beyond just rhetoric.
- Relevance also means preserving the G7's role in guiding global economic and political policies amid internal divisions.
Shifting G7 Outcomes Format
- The G7 likely won't produce a joint communique, instead issuing smaller individual statements.
- This reflects the current fractured global political landscape, especially US unpredictability under Trump.
2018 G7 Disrupted by Trump
- At the 2018 G7 in Charlevoix, Trump abruptly left early and withdrew U.S. participation in the joint communique via tweet.
- He then publicly criticized Justin Trudeau, disrupting the summit's unity.