The annual summit of the Group of Seven richest nations, held last week in Okinawa, was the perfect ...
The annual summit of the Group of Seven richest nations, held last week in Okinawa, was the perfect time for the heads of state to size up Russia's new president, Vladimir Putin, and maybe put him in his place. And just what is Putin's place? Well, it is not as the occupant of a full-fledged seat at the G-7 meeting, alongside the US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and Canada. And for that matter, let's hope the G-7 leaders keep it as the G-7 and resist the temptation to consider a permanent seat for Putin. The G-8? No, thank you. Putin may see things differently. This was his firs...
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