'A Contentious Time For The World': G7 Researcher On Hormuz, Iran And Global Stability
'A Contentious Time For The World': G7 Researcher On Hormuz, Iran And Global Stability Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 16:45 IST
'A Contentious Time For The World': G7 Researcher On Hormuz, Iran And Global Stability Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 16:45 IST G7 Summit in France tackles Iran peace talks, West Asia crisis, energy security and economic instability, with Trump and outreach leaders like PM Modi joining key coordination. Rapid Read G7 Summit in France tackles Iran peace talks, West Asia crisis, energy security and economic instability, with Trump and outreach leaders like PM Modi joining key coordination. (Image: AFP) As world leaders gather in France for the G7 Summit amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, the forum remains a crucial platform for international coordination and crisis management, according to Behram Hathi of the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto. Speaking to News18, Hathi said the summit comes at a particularly challenging moment for the international community, with concerns ranging from macroeconomic instability to developments in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz. “It is certainly a contentious time in the world," Hathi said, noting that while the summit had been planned long before the latest geopolitical developments, leaders are now meeting at a time when diplomacy and coordination are urgently needed.
Iran Deal Likely To Shape Discussions Hathi pointed to recent progress towards a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran as one of the most significant developments ahead of the summit. “We are very glad to see that there was a significant step towards a peace deal. We certainly hope that it goes ahead," he said. While he was uncertain whether the issue would formally dominate the summit agenda, he said discussions around the conflict and its implications would almost certainly take place among leaders. “The G7 has a mandate to promote peace around the world, and coordination between countries at the table will certainly happen," he said. His remarks come as a dedicated session on the West Asia crisis is scheduled during the summit, with leaders expected to discuss regional security, energy supplies and the future of maritime trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s Diplomacy Under Spotlight Hathi also said US President Donald Trump’s announcement of progress in negotiations with Iran ahead of the summit could provide an opportunity for broader consultations with world leaders. “I think coordination between countries was something that was certainly lacking when the war began," he said.
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