Rejection of South Africa by the US reflects changes in geopolitics

This weeks diplomatic activities around the world underline the ongoing volatility in international relations. The United States announced that South Africa will not be invited to next years G20 summit, opting instead to extend an invitation to Poland, a country outside the G20 framework. While Washington cannot formally prevent Pretorias participation, the decision underscores growing tensions within the forum.

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron engaged with Chinese President Xi Jinping, urging Beijing to distance itself from Russias military actions in Ukraine, even as France seeks Chinese investment. At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on strengthening relations with India, a major purchaser of Russian oil that has faced trade pressures from the US.

Author: Olivia Parker