Trump's comeback puts new spin on next G20 summit in Brazil
G20 meeting in Rio faces re-alignment after recent US political shift. Global south nations lead agenda-setting while traditional international cooperation methods get fresh look under new circumstances
The upcoming G20 meeting in Rio brings fresh dynamics with Donald Trumpʼs electoral success‚ marking shift in global team-work patterns. The forum - which includes 19 countries plus EU and AU - stands at cross-roads between old and new ways of world cooperation
The group splits into three main blocks: west (US and allies)‚ east (Russia and China)‚ and south (from Latin-America to Asia-Pacific). With east-west issues getting complex‚ south-side countries become key players in finding common ground; many of them like India and Indonesia being USʼs good partners
The current leadership trio (Lula da Silva‚ representing Brazil-India-South Africa) puts focus on:
- Fighting world hunger
- Reducing money gaps
- Making development steady
- Re-doing how global money-banks work
Trumpʼs past G20 record shows more involvement than many think. During 2017-19‚ he went to all meetings‚ backed womenʼs programs and even joined climate talks. When covid hit about 4 years ago‚ he supported quick G20 response - though later US kept too many shots for itself
The G20ʼs loose setup fits well with America-first style: no permanent office‚ no binding rules‚ and chance for one-on-one talks (which Trump likes). Big south-side countries feel good here too - no veto powers exist and they make up half the group
Money stability‚ bank changes and digital systems could be areas where US and south-side can work together. Debt problems give Washington chance to team up with south countries‚ as Chinaʼs money-lending practices dont always match their needs. India and Brazilʼs digital payment systems show good results; theres no reason US shouldnt back such progress
