G-7 grapples with Afghanistan, an afterthought not long ago
On Tuesday, those same seven leaders will meet again in virtual format confronted by a resurgence in the pandemic, more dire news on climate change and — most immediately and perhaps importantly — Afghanistan.
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Posted at 4:07 AM, Aug 24, 2021
and past updated 2021-08-24 05:18:06-04
Two months ago, the leaders of the world’s 7 large industrialized democracies met successful summery sunshine connected England’s southwest coast.
It was a blessed occasion: the archetypal in-person acme of the Group of Seven nations successful 2 years owed to the coronavirus pandemic and the welcomed quality of President Joe Biden and his “America is back” message.
On Tuesday, those aforesaid 7 leaders volition conscionable again successful virtual format confronted by a resurgence successful the pandemic, much dire quality connected clime alteration and — astir instantly and possibly importantly — Afghanistan.
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