Can G7 Stay Relevant In Multipolar World?

Paul Samson, President, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

19-Jun-25 08:30

Can G7 Stay Relevant In Multipolar World?

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The 2025 G7 Summit, held in Canada, brought together leaders from the world’s major economies to tackle pressing global issues including economic uncertainty, security threats, and climate change. However, the summit was overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden early departure to address escalating tensions in the Middle East. We discuss the key takeaways from the summit with Paul Samson, President of the Centre for International Governance Innovation.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: politics, government, international, controversies

Tags: g7 summit, canada, global issues, trump, middle east tensions,

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