Japan need not save a place for the Global South at the G-7 summit

In his article titled “Japan need not save a place for the Global South at the G-7 summit,” published in Nikkei Asia on May 2, 2023, Robert Dujarric argues that Japan should not feel compelled to represent or advocate for the Global South during the G-7 summit. He suggests that Japan’s primary focus should be on its own national interests and the collective goals of the G-7, rather than attempting to bridge gaps between the G-7 and developing nations. Dujarric emphasizes that while engagement with the Global South is important, it should not come at the expense of the G-7’s cohesion or Japan’s strategic priorities.