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The G-7, G-20 paradox
The G-7 countries are democratic domestically but are dictatorial globally. By contrast, the G-20 group, which has many autocratic regimes, represents a more democratic forum for governance.
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The G-7 represent just 10 per cent of the world's population. Yet, they make decisions and take actions that disrupt the lives of billions of people.
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The G-7 is dictatorial, while the G-20 is democratic.
This statement is obviously paradoxical. The G-7 countries are very proud of their liberal democratic societies. And they should be. However, while they are democratic domestically, they are dictatorial globally. By contrast, the G-20 group, which has many autocratic regimes, is more representative of the world's population.
