The G7 Summit held in Hiroshima from May 19-21, 2023, saw leaders from the world's leading industrialized nations gather to address pressing global issues. However, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's hastened attendance and the ongoing Ukraine war stole the spotlight, overshadowing the summit's agenda. Nevertheless, the G7 underscored the West's intentions of containing both Russia and China together.
In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden's highly anticipated visit to Papua New Guinea, scheduled for Monday, May 22, has been cancelled. While the reasons cited by the White House appear legitimate, the cancellation of President Biden's visit deals a significant blow to U.S. credibility in the region as a consistent and reliable partner.
