Group of Seven | A platform for the globalised elite

The article traces the origin and evolution of the Group of Seven (G7), initially formed in 1975 as the Group of Six, to address global economic and financial challenges among industrialized nations. It details its expansion to G7 with Canada's inclusion in 1976, and its transformation into G8 with Russia's membership in 1998, only to revert to G7 after Russia's expulsion in 2014. The article highlights G7's shift from a purely economic forum to a strategic international mechanism coordinating responses to geopolitical conflicts, global supply chain disruptions, and contemporary issues like climate change, pandemics, and energy security. It also mentions India's participation as a guest in recent summits.