France Denies Excluding South Africa from G7 Summit Under Pressure from Washington

France has firmly denied allegations that it excluded South Africa from the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit under pressure from the United States, amid a growing diplomatic dispute that highlights rising geopolitical tensions between Washington, Pretoria and key Western allies. The 2026 G7 summit, scheduled to take place from June 15–17 in Évian-les-Bains, will […]

G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in France Amid Wars in Ukraine and Iran, Uncertainty Over U.S. Policy

In VAUX‑DE‑CERNAY, France foreign ministers from the world’s leading Western democracies convened this week for a high‑stakes diplomatic meeting in France against the backdrop of two major ongoing conflicts. The war in Ukraine and the intensifying crisis involving Iran at a time when uncertainty over U.S. foreign policy is adding complexity to alliance unity. The […]