Narendra Modi, the host of the G20 summit in New Delhi, adeptly seized the spotlight, leaving the impression that he had been elevated beyond the role of a mere rotating host.
This high-profile event served as a public relations coup for the Indian Prime Minister, who appeared to relish the attention and admiration lavished upon him by Western leaders.
Modi’s strategic significance as a global leader and a counterbalance to a divided world was evident throughout the summit. Despite concerns about his nationalist politics on the domestic front, world leaders seemed drawn to his economic prowess, military influence, and potential to foster international cooperation.
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While Modi’s role as the leader du jour garnered attention and acclaim, critics argue that the G20 has devolved into a mere forum for discussion, with limited tangible progress on pressing issues such as climate change and wealth inequality. Questions also persist regarding the specifics of the proposed economic corridor linking India, the Middle East, and Europe.
Nonetheless, many G20 members appear satisfied with the outcomes of the summit, which, most importantly, managed to avert failure. The fragile nature of this group was evident as the baton was passed to Brazil’s President Lula, who assured that Russian leader Vladimir Putin would not face arrest if he attended next year’s G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro. This exchange underscores the evolving power dynamics in global politics and the challenges to Western dominance.
The summit’s discussions on Ukraine drew mixed reactions, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressing gratitude for the lack of condemnation against Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered contrasting perspectives, highlighting the evolving and uncertain future of the G20.
