India's G20 Presidency: Conception, policy prescription and impact Analysis The country was effective in insulating the forum from geopolitical turbulence, making it more representative, placing the spotlight on the Global South and crafting a comprehensive blueprint of global solutions. By Rajiv Bhatia
G20 after India: Risks of a Global South agenda Article Consecutive G20 presidencies – Indonesia, India and Brazil – indicate Global South’s expanding influence but it may bring in problems of diluting existing targets for global action at local levels. By Dr. Gaurav Saini
Situating Northeast India in India’s G20 Presidency experience: Reflections and takeaways Article Can the ongoing ‘Act East Policy’ to bring the Northeast closer to the economic powerhouses of the Asia Pacific be further strengthened by India’s G20 leadership? By Kaustubh Deka
A Statement sans Solutions: India’s G20 Presidency and Its Outcome Article The 18th G20 Leaders’ Summit, led by India, concluded with the New Delhi Declaration. Amidst the Ukraine war and US-China tensions, uncertainty loomed over G20 consensus. India's diplomacy shone as G20 leaders aligned, keeping the forum relevant. However, the focus remains on the content of the consensus and its impact on global issues. By Praskanva Sinharay and Joe Athialy
Evaluating New Delhi Summit through the lens of geopolitics Article The G20 Summit in New Delhi has been rated as a crucial milestone in the journey of this forum since 2008. The essay examines the larger context in which the summit was held; the challenges India as its President faced; and the outcomes of the summit. The evaluation is undertaken from the perspective of geopolitics, unveiling the summit's seven special features and their impact. The author argues that on the triad of consensus, additionality, and implementation, the summit was a clear political and diplomatic success. However, deepening polarisation and the war in West Asia raise serious concerns about stability, peace, and prosperity in the world. By Rajiv Bhatia
“There’s been ostentatious demonstration of hegemonic state power” Interview Environmental and social justice researcher Bhargavi S.Rao on noticeable absence of intelligentia, academia, scientific community, independent media, and gender considerations at C20 discussions. By Bhargavi S.Rao and Sadia Sohail
“C20 rarely a forum for deep, wide civil society participation in G20” Interview Environmentalist Ashish Kothari on the global group’s impact – or lack of it – on sustainable development. By Ashish Kothari and Sadia Sohail
A successful T20 wrap up! Article G20’s think tank engagement group in its role has been able to navigate effectively on most issues, especially amplifying the voice of developing nations. By Shalini Yog Shah
A half-hearted effort: The G20’s Finance Track Article The G20 Presidency rotation among middle income countries is expected to give a voice to poor nations. The Finance Track aims to address debt crises and climate finance gaps, but obstacles from developed nations have led India's Presidency to focus on softer options. By C.P. Chandrasekhar
“C20 platform needs a permanent structure” Interview As India assumes the Presidency of G20, Harsh Jaitli, CEO of Voluntary Action Network of India (VANI), a national network of Indian voluntary development organisations, speaks at length about the importance of having a robust C20 platform in an interview with Shalini Yog Shah. By Shalini Yog Shah