Publisher's Synopsis
The G7/G8 and the G20 have become central actors in global governance, with steadily evolving structure and agenda. The leaders' summits remain at the apex of the G7/G8 and G20 systems but the leaders? work is complemented by expanding networks of ministerial fora as well as various task forces and expert groups. Following on from Hajnal's acclaimed book The G8 System, the original edition of this volume appeared in 2007. Much has happened since in the world of the G7/G8, notably the emergence of the G20 at the leaders? level in 2008 and the reversion (temporary or otherwise) of the G8 to G7 in 2014. This second edition tracks recent developments and adds further discussion and analysis of the G7/G8 and its relationship to the G20, with a bibliography of additional sources.
