The Group of Seven (G7), once the undisputed power players of global politics, is facing an identity crisis as its latest summit kicks off in Italy 🍝. Dubbed a "lame duck" gathering due to shaky domestic support for leaders like Macron, Sunak, and Biden, the meeting highlights the group's shrinking relevance in a rapidly changing world.
🔍 Why it matters: Emerging alliances like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization—championing "win-win cooperation" and equity—are gaining traction among Global South nations. Meanwhile, the G7's rigid stance on issues like the Ukraine conflict and China's economic policies risks alienating even its own members, such as Germany, which thrives via market-driven ties with China.
💥 Political turmoil back home haunts G7 leaders: Macron and Scholz suffered EU election setbacks, Sunak faces a looming UK vote, and Biden braces for a contentious U.S. race. Critics argue their focus on "restrictive" agendas clashes with global demands for multipolar cooperation.
🌱 Italy's invitation to 12 non-G7 leaders signals a nod to the Global South's growing clout. But can outdated frameworks adapt? As BRICS expands and new alliances prioritize peace and equality, the G7'S "gang of seven" era may be sunsetting 🧡→🌅.
