G20 Hailed as Multilateral Success: but US Absence Casts a Shadow

G20 hailed as multilateral success: but US absence casts a shadow

World leaders have hailed the first G20 summit in Africa as a victory for multilateralism, even as they addressed challenges of climate change, inequality and war, against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical rivalries. The notable absence of President Donald Trump has raised questions the role of the United States, in a changing world order.

Key Takeaways From Carney’s Participation in Trump-Less G20 Summit

News Analysis Prime Minister Mark Carney came away from the G20 Summit in South Africa with a few more wins on the non-U.S. trade front, and downplayed the importance of the United States’ boycott of the summit. When speaking to reporters, Carney also dismissed questions on when he had last been in touch with the U.S. president. The summit was marked by developments around Ukraine, a key foreign policy issue for Ottawa, and the critical minerals…

South Africa wraps up G20 summit boycotted by US

What happenedSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday closed out the G20 summit in Johannesburg, the first held in Africa, by ceremoniously banging a wooden gavel. But in a break with tradition, he did not hand the gavel to the U.S., which is hosting next year’s summit, because President Donald Trump boycotted the gathering over his baseless claim that South Africa is persecuting its white Afrikaner minority.Who said whatWith Trump spur…

G20 Concludes Summit in South Africa Boycotted by U.S.

The G20 summit in South Africa concluded yesterday. It was the first time the event was held in the African continent. The United States boycotted the meeting, citing false allegations that South Africa was mistreating its white-minority Afrikaners. Leaders gathered at the summit adopted a joint declaration to address the climate crisis and other global challenges without input from the United States. The White House claimed that South Africa ha…

Against a Backdrop of Political Friction, the G20 Gathered in South Africa. What Came Out of This Year’s Summit?

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South Africa wraps up G20 summit boycotted by US

What happened South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday closed out the G20 summit in Johannesburg, the first held in Africa, by ceremoniously banging a wooden gavel. But in a break with tradition, he did not hand the gavel to the U.S., which is hosting next year’s summit, because President Donald Trump boycotted the gathering over his baseless claim that South Africa is persecuting its white Afrikaner minority. Who said what With Trump s…