As the global community reflects on the contentious outcomes of the summits of the Group of 20 (G20) and looks to future presidencies to come up with ambitious agendas, the legitimacy and effectiveness of both the G20 and the Group of Seven (G7) and the Group of Eight (G8) are put to the test....

Assuring sustainable growth of national economies after the global crisis requires implementation of structural reforms by the major economies of the world. The article presents the analysis of G20 structural reform commitments dynamics since the Pittsburgh summit. The author explores how the...

The paper presents an analysis of the G20 Los Cabos summit outcomes. The author explores three dimensions. The first part of the paper assesses the balance of national interests of the presidency and the interests of Mexico’s G20 partners in the summit agenda; the balance of continuity and...

This chapter contributes to this scant literature, focusing on analysing the EU's input and impact on past summits. This analysis emphasizes institutional mechanisms that allow the EU to increase its influence within the G20 process through greater coordination (of European G20 members) and...

To retain its credibility and legitimacy as the centre of global economic governance, the G20 must demonstrate continued value, leadership and effectiveness. Accountability is a critical component in demonstrating the G20's effectiveness, as implementing commitments ensures that promises made...

The essay attempts to respond to several key questions on Russia's position vis-à-vis the financial and economic crisis and the G8/G20 summitry. The author takes the questions put forward by the editors and focuses on Russia's basic understanding of the consequences of financial and economic...