G8 Flashcards
1
Q
Why was it a G7 for some time?
A
Tony Blair welcomed Russia 16 years ago
Russia were suspended from their membership and Obama launched ‘financial drones’ against Putin containing Russia
2
Q
Why is Russia valuable to the G8?
A
Economic growth and high oil prices as large source
3
Q
What was a negative in containing Russia?
A
Crisis was escalated and caused huge conflict on a local scale as well as politically.
4
Q
What questions does the G7 vs. G8 issue raise?
A
Does too much democracy mean very little will get done as too many interests are involved?
Do small groups need to facilitate links between countries to enable decisions to be taken?
