G7 Summit in Canada: What diplomatic and political tests PM Carney is facing as a host

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As leaders of the world economies gather at a mountain lodge in the Canadian Rockies for the G7 Summit, all eyes are on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Hosting the high-stakes summit for the first time, Carney faces a complex diplomatic balancing act amid rising geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown, and strained relations with key players. Originally billed as a forum to promote economic resilience and global security, the summit’s focus has now abruptly shifted: the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran has vaulted to the top of the agenda, overshadowing Carney’s planned priorities. The summit was expected to be a...