Russia’s attack on Ukraine, and the destruction of global institutions

Assuming an eventual end of the Ukraine invasion, western leaders will face an enormous ongoing challenge to establish an upgraded security infrastructure to strengthen the democratic world.

Curtains for the G20? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured speaking with Australian PM Scott Morrison during the G20 meeting in Rome, Italy, in October 2021. The G20 and its goal of enhanced financial and economic co-operation is fading fast in the current context, writes Les Whittington.Photograph courtesy of PMO

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

April 27, 2022

OTTAWA—Paul Martin was instrumental in the creation of the Group of 20 international leaders’ summits, starting with meetings of finance ministers from the 20 member countries in the late 1990s. A lot of people at the time agreed with the notion that the G20, which included China, Brazil, India...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy