Trump said the G7 lacks sufficient influence and that Russia, China, and India should all join.
The G7 summit ended on the 17th in France. After meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi, Trump spoke about the future of the G7, stating that it was a mistake for Russia to have been excluded from the G8 after its annexation of Crimea in 2014—something he attributed to Obama. Trump also claimed that if the G7 is to become the most important international organization, Russia, China, and India should all be invited to join.
Micro-commentary: First, Trump has recognized that the G7's influence is insufficient. The reason he has come to this realization is naturally because three major powers—Russia, China, and India—are not part of the group, making their input inadequate when discussing major global issues, thus diminishing their overall influence. In other words, the influence of Russia, China, and India now far exceeds that of many current G7 members.
Second, Trump has also realized that many of the current members do not share his vision. When he asked them to send warships to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, none responded—resulting in embarrassment and revealing their unreliability.
Third, this is merely Trump’s personal view. Even if Russia and China were invited, it remains uncertain whether they would accept; their interests and values differ too greatly. India, however, would definitely welcome the opportunity to join. Today, any international organization aiming to tackle significant global challenges will inevitably fall short without the participation of China and Russia—indicating that Trump is more perceptive than some of his counterparts.
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