Low expectations for G20 leaders’ summit

Bali gathering will cause excitement but be stifled by geopolitics

G20 leaders gather in Bali, Indonesia, on 15-16 November amid an increasingly gloomy global outlook, growing fragmentation and cries for collective action. There will be much excitement. The opportunity for global leaders to meet and hold bilaterals is highly welcome. But key challenges are not likely to be well addressed and accomplishments will be few and far between. Geopolitical strife unfortunately dealt the Indonesian presidency a tough hand, despite the country’s good efforts and decades of successful hard work to strengthen Indonesia’s global standing.

High drama surrounds Russia’s attendance and an anticipated bilateral meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on 14 November.

Reports indicate a marginalised Vladimir Putin will not show up in person. That’s not surprising, given that in 2014 he hurriedly left the Brisbane summit when he came under fire for his actions in Crimea and Donbas. Any physical appearance in Bali would rightly open Putin to huge global condemnation for his barbaric war against Ukraine. But might he switch on his Zoom for a few minutes? Regardless, it’s hard to see Bali advancing progress in ending Russia’s invasion.

 
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