South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa walks past G20 member flags as he is welcomed by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the G20 Summit in Osaka on June 28, 2019. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)        (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images) Courtesy: Institute for Global Dialogue
13 March 2025

G20 ship in choppy waters: will it make it?

The G20 and South Africa - its presiding nation - will both face a difficult year. The U.S., one of the G20’s most vital members has not yet participated, notable by its absence from two important ministerial meetings. The U.S.’ changed foreign policy stance will be a tough challenge for G20; the Global South members will have to step up and become proactive.