Why the G7 Is a Zero

Created in the 1970s, the Group of Seven has become increasingly irrelevant in a world of new emerging powers. An institution that claimed to represent the main democratic economies but excludes the likes of Brazil and India cannot possibly claim the legitimacy required to exercise global leadership.

This Expert Comment was written in the context and following the much criticised 44th G7 Summit, Charlevoix (Canada), 8-9 June 2018.

Chatham House: Topic: G7 / G8 https://www.chathamhouse.org/research/topics/g7-g8

[Website]: University of Toronto: G8 Information Centre http://www.g8.utoronto.ca/

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