In an exclusive interview at the 2025 G7 summit in Canada, Professor John Kirton discusses the key issues on the table, from the Israel-Iran conflict to Donald Trump's tariffs, nuclear threats, and the evolving India-Canada relations.

The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies

Prime Minister Modi engaged in the G7 Outreach Session in Canada, holding bilateral meetings with leaders from Canada, Germany, Ukraine, and Australia

The Group of Seven (G7) and Europe Union leaders attend a session during the G7 summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. (Government of Canada/Handout via Xinhua)

Canada failed to rally the U.S. to voice the same support for Ukraine as European and Japanese allies, but ended the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday with an agreement with India to restore top diplomats in both countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Calgary for the G7 Summit, where he will discuss pressing global issues and the Global South's priorities. His visit comes on the heels of India's recent military operations and amidst rising geopolitical tensions,

EU President Ursula von der Leyen agrees with President Donald Trump on China trade policies at G7, stating "Donald is right" about China's export restrictions.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Calgary, Canada, Monday evening from Cyprus. This was his first visit to Canada in a decade.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will soon be back in Washington from the Group of Seven nations’ summit held in Canada due to the situation in the Middle East where the conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated.