The G7 Summit wrapped a few days ago in Hiroshima, and some promising developments came from it. Overall, the allies seem more united than have been in a long time, and it seems they are going to make a serious play for a more peaceful world.
One such item in the agenda was pursuing the elimination of nuclear weapon. This, of course, would be a wonderful development. However, it remains to be seen how this could be carried out in a world where dictatorships like China and Russia will never give them up.
On another front, the G7 countries all offered support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Russia has repeatedly threatened Ukraine with nuclear annihilation, which once again raises questions about the wisdom of pursuing a nuclear-free Western world.
Prime Minister Kishida seems to have revitalized his premiership with foreign policy, much like his predecessor Abe. Despite the current economic doldrums of Japan, Kishida’s foreign policy efforts have raised his approval ratings at home. It’s hard to imagine that just a year ago his cabinet was mired in scandal related to its manifold connections to the Unification Church.
But, for now, the G7 Summit in Hiroshima can largely be credited as a success. It certainly looked good in the media. But the real test will be the policies that get implemented and how they work. Well have to wait and see.
Brett
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