Trump, Xi and Putin may hold unprecedented three-way meeting at APEC summit
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Great-power diplomacy and minilateralism: a key GS2 topic for International Relations.
Why in news
President Donald Trump, President Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir Putin may hold an unprecedented three-way meeting during the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Background
The potential meeting involves the leaders of the United States, China, and Russia. Xi Jinping reportedly informed Frank-Walter Steinmeier that the Ukraine issue should be excluded from discussions.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceShenzhen: Host city for the APEC summit mentioned in the report
- PostFrank-Walter Steinmeier: Recipient of Xi Jinping's statement regarding Ukraine
Prelims practice question
Which city is the host for the APEC summit mentioned in the report?
- (a)Tokyo
- (b)Singapore
- (c)Beijing
- (d)Shenzhen
Show answer
Answer: (d) Shenzhen — The note identifies Shenzhen as the host city for the APEC summit.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of personalized great-power diplomacy and 'minilateral' summits on the established rules-based international order.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical shift: Potential sidelining of multilateral institutions and regional allies in favor of personalized leader-to-leader diplomacy
- Strategic exclusion: Impact of excluding specific regional conflicts (Ukraine) from high-level summits on global security cooperation
Keywords: Great-power diplomacy · Minilateralism · Multilateralism · Geopolitical leverage · Rules-based order
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