1. Western Anxiety Makes for an Unexpectedly Smooth G7 Summit.
- Author
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Erlanger, Steven
- Subjects
GROUP of Seven countries ,ANXIETY ,ISRAEL-Palestine relations ,SUMMIT meetings ,SOVEREIGNTY - Abstract
The Group of 7 summit, held recently, went smoothly despite the leaders' anxiety about various global issues. The summit focused on supporting Ukraine, with a $50 billion injection and long-term security pacts signed by the United States and Japan. The upcoming NATO summit aims to provide military and financial support to Ukraine, demonstrating global support and deterring Russia. The leaders, including President Biden, showed unity and American leadership on contentious issues. The summit also addressed topics like Israel-Gaza conflict and China, with critical language towards Beijing. The goal is to convince Putin that he cannot achieve his objectives in Ukraine. The West is investing in Ukraine's long-term survival and preparing for a potential transition of support from the United States to Europe. The West is increasing its aid to Ukraine, but more support is needed for Ukraine to end the war on its own terms. The war in Ukraine is slowly moving towards a functional cease-fire, but serious conversations about Ukraine's war aims are expected after the American presidential election. Overall, there is remarkable solidarity with Ukraine, but the challenge lies in determining how to utilize that solidarity effectively. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024