العربية
August 19, 2020
Amman, Jordan
Since July 27, 2020, the STRATEGIECS Think Tank team has been publishing a series of reports under the title “Files on the 7G Table”, which explore the nature of the inter-relations of the G7 countries on the one hand, and the shape of these countries' interaction with sensitive international issues on the other, as well as the conflict of interests that it entails, leading to conflict in some political views and diplomatic approaches towards the issue in question.
The idea of creating a file that discusses the G7 countries’ position in the international system comes in the context of what the foreign policy of the great powers is experiencing, which can be called increasing instability, for many reasons, including: escalation of disputes on certain issues with countries such as China, Russia, and Iran; some outstanding issues, such as the devastating impact resulting from the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus; as well as technological competition, energy market disruption, and the negative effects of global warming.
While preparing the file material, the STRATEGIECS research team will focus on two main aspects:
Discussing the impacts of the Trump administration's vision on certain issues, given the approaches they presented concerning trade, military cooperation, the Middle East, and others, which were opposed by some countries, even by Washington's allies.
On the other hand, the file focuses on the disagreement between the two largest economies in the world, the U.S. and China, and its consequences for the overall relations between international actors regardless of their geopolitical conditions. In light of the dispute between Beijing and Washington, it is necessary for the rest of the countries to reconsider their attitude towards Chinese and American ruling elites regarding their views and ideologies, which they are trying to internationalize using all sorts of economic, diplomatic, and even military tools.
Even though the date of the G7 summit 2020 has not been set yet, it does not mean that the most critical files and issues that concern decision-making circles in the capitals of G7 countries should not be addressed. It should be noted that these issues, with their universal nature, concern all components of the global system, given the advanced positions occupied by the G7 countries at both economic and political levels.
The file will include a number of reports that will be published successively when the summit is held, so that the reports will help shed light on what might be discussed at the G7 summit that will take place this year in the United States. Upon completion of the summit's work, a final report will evaluate its highlights.
To access and view the file's materials, please click here.