The Wholistic View

| Image:   G-7 leaders at a summit in August 2019| For Starters, "G-7" meaning "Group of 7" is an informal bloc of countries, made up of so-called world's seven largest advanced economies that meet annually to discuss issues such as global economic governance, international security and energy policy etc. This Forum wields considerable influence on matters concerning the international economic policy. Recently, the head of one of its member state, the U.S. President Mr Donald Trump has expressed his intention to delay its annual summit and proposed to expand its number for members. So, why has this symposium come into being and what does the future hold for it? | The Wholistic View tries to expound ( 6 Min Read )| The Group of 7(G-7) is an informal entente of seven nations namely, The United States, Canada, West Germany(now Germany), Japan, Italy, France and The United Kingdom. This group came into existence to in 1975 when leaders of six states except Canada me...

| Photo  Credit :   Reuters| Last decade has been a topsy turvy ride for governments across the globe. We have witnessed a rising trend of authoritarian governments taking up the centre stage and strong political leaders coming into power with huge electoral margins. These majority favoured leaders have fostered a staunch sense of nationalism in its people with no leeway for contrarian views. Presiding Authorities all over the world have formulated laws to keep its constituents in check and gradually curbing freedom of expression in the process. This growing disrobement of democratic rights has capsized social equilibrium and is begetting disenchantment and furore. One such example is the city of  Hong Kong, which is looking at the worst socio-political crises of its history. So, why a region, known for its financial prowess and a High Human Development score is in tatters with people marching onto the streets exponentially?  The Wholistic View  delves deep to e...