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Populist Protests: Does the G7 hold the key to addressing the class gap?
G7 countries are witnessing, to varying extents, deep divisions based on wealth distribution and political trends. These divisions have resulted in the emergence of multiple populist movements that call for a radical change in the international economic system logic. Also, the novel "coronavirus" has further disclosed the social and economic implications of these structural imbalances. Hence, what are the potential consequence of class divisions among the G7 countries?
Natural Gas: between tankers and pipelines
This article outlines the highlights of the natural gas production and distribution map and its most famous selling markets, as well as the endeavors of the major countries to compete over these markets, which are gaining importance and growing prominence in the global energy market.
"G7+" vs. China: Underlying Trends and Challenges
The 46th G7 summit will likely witness an expansion after inviting Russia, Australia, South Korea, and India to the summit meetings; a step that many observers consider as part of U.S. policy to contain China's growth. Hence, this article explores the underlying trends behind the G7 expansion, and the challenges facing U.S. President, Donald Trump, in his efforts to transform the G7 into an anti-China platform.
Technological Competition: Beijing vs. the West
Technological development in the field of communication networks and technologies in general is one of the most prominent issues of interest to the central capitals of the world, because of its future importance in the possibility of redrawing the influence of a major country at the expense of another in the military and economic fields. The article explores the highlights of the technological competition between the Western countries and China, with explaining the most prominent aspects of this competition in the near term.
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Climate Diplomacy: between legal barriers and one-sided interests
This article explores the most prominent features of "climate diplomacy" aimed at increasing international coordination momentum to contain the negative effects of climate change; this coordination collides with legal barriers and is inevitably affected by political trends and economic interests. In addition, the article offers a future outlook on the implication of climate change on the global reality from a health, economic, and geopolitical perspective, examining whether the balance of power will be disrupted by these changes.
Reading in the Reality and Future of the G7 Group
The G-7 is facing changes in its internal political and economic environment, as well as the changing international environment, with the rise of major emerging powers such as: China, India and Russia. These variables pose unprecedented challenges to their internal homogeneity and global impact. This paper examines the reality and future of the G7 in the light of these changes.
G7 and Iran
Iranian foreign policy and its practical implications represent one of the key Middle Eastern controversial issues with an international dimension. How do the G7 countries deal with Iran's behavior in the region? Is there an agreement on this interaction mechanism? This is the second paper in the series that will be published under "Files on the G7 Table."
What do we expect from the 46th G7 summit?
All eyes are on the anticipated G7 Summit which is to be held in the US in 2020. In view of this, the following article presents insightful narration of the 46th summit outcomes, based on the last three summits held in Italy, Canada, and France, which the US President, Donald Trump, has attended since he took office, and it is Trump who will be the host figure of this year’s summit.
Constitutional Amendments in Russia: Understanding Context and Significance
This paper examines the implications of the recent amendments to Russia’s constitution in 2020, both in its internal and external context. It also attempts to answer the question as to what will Russian President Vladimir Putin do after his presidency ends in 2024, in light of the current amendments, especially those affecting sovereign institutions and articles related to the presidential period?