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In collaboration with CBC’s The National, contributors of this blog prepared a set of short video commentaries from behind the scenes of the G20 London Summit. Below are the two final commentaries by CIGI experts, following the conclusion of the summit.
Dr. Andrew F. Cooper CIGI Associate Director and Distinguished Fellow
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In this video blog, Dr. Cooper summarizes the final outcome of the G20 London Summit following US President Barack Obama’s press briefing. He notes that the core challenge the president faced at his first international summit was to bring home the importance of these brokered decisions to an American audience. Furthermore, Dr. Cooper submits that the world was waiting in anticipation of Obama’s view on how the United States could act as a legitimate force in first resolving the immediate economic crisis and second in developing an effective global architecture for preventing /resolving future crises. While London was a first step in bolstering confidence back in the US and the world economy, great challenges of delivering on new promises and meeting expectations remain in the months ahead.
Dr. Gregory Chin CIGI Senior Fellow
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In this video blog, Dr. Chin comments on the growing public confidence of the Chinese government within global governance. He suggests that the G20 London Summit may well be remembered as the moment with China upgraded its status to an active global diplomatic power, and the time when a consolidated and informal ”G2″ between the United States and China launced a strategic decision-making bloc. Moving beyond the London Summit, Dr. Chin raises the issue of implementation after consensus, and that a renewal of confidence in the global economy will rely on the G20′s ability to mobilize action and resources.
Post your feedback on these videos and the conclusion of the G20 London Summit on CBC’s The National’s blog, by video or text.
Disclaimer: This blog is solely intended to spur discussion, while the opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of CIGI, Chatham House or their respective Boards of Directors.
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