World / Politics Feb 24, 2023
G20 host India resists calling Russia’s war a ‘war’
by Ruchi Bhatia
Indian officials worry that Russia's invasion will draw attention away from other priorities of the G20 meetings.
Commentary / World Jan 17, 2023
The Group of 20 could use a 'G Minor' grouping to represent emerging economies
by Kaushik Basu
While the G20 represents the world’s largest economies, it's time to think of a group that could represent the needs of emerging and developing countries.
Commentary / World Dec 21, 2022
The hard-won benefits of Indonesia's soft diplomacy
by Kishore Mahbubani
The rest of the world would benefit by learning a lesson or two from Indonesian President Joko Widodo's success at the recent G20 summit in Bali.
World / Politics | ANALYSIS Nov 20, 2022
Europe reasserts middle path on China, pushing back on Biden
by Daniel Ten Kate, Samy Adghirni and Rebecca Choong Wilkins
The shift in sentiment amounts to a victory for Xi on just his second foray outside of China since the pandemic began.
National / Politics | FOCUS Nov 17, 2022
Kishida fails to achieve diplomatic aims at G20 summit
by Tomoyuki Tachikawa
Within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, there were hopes that Kishida's experience in the foreign-policy field would help him in his bid to shore up his administration.
World / Politics Nov 17, 2022
Xi looks away from Putin toward West in return to world stage
Recent moves appear to be part of a broader return to pragmatism since Xi set himself up to rule for life by breaking succession norms at a party congress last month.
World Nov 17, 2022
'That’s not appropriate': Xi confronts Trudeau at G20 over meeting leak
Xi accusing Trudeau of leaking details of a private meeting — an unusually candid glimpse at Xi’s interactions with other world leaders.
World / Politics | ANALYSIS Nov 16, 2022
G20 summit exposes Russia's increased isolation on world stage
by Gabriel Dominguez
In a leaders’ declaration, the G20 noted that the conflict is constraining growth, disrupting supply chains, and heightening energy and food insecurity.
World Nov 15, 2022
Biden, Jokowi unveil $20 billion deal to end coal in Indonesia
by Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Justin Sink
Brokered between the U.S., Indonesia and Japan following over a year of talks, it is the largest single climate finance transaction ever.
World Nov 15, 2022
G20 considers resolution condemning Russian invasion
by Fransiska Nangoy and Stanley Widianto
The summit marks the first time the G20 leaders are meeting since Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, which Russia has described as a "special military operation."
National Nov 15, 2022
Japan pledges yen loans to Indonesia for transportation infrastructure
by Tomoyuki Tachikawa
Kishida's announcement came as Japan has been trying to thwart China's apparent efforts to bolster its economic and military clout in the Asia-Pacific.
Asia Pacific Nov 15, 2022
Cambodia PM Hun Sen cancels G20 meetings after testing positive for COVID
The prime minister, who is the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, had tested positive before he had held any meetings.