## Overview The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal alliance of seven advanced industrialized democracies—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—with the European Union also participating as a non-enumerated member[3]. Established in the 1970s in response to global economic crises, the G7 serves as a forum for its members to coordinate policy on major international economic, political, and security issues, leveraging their collective influence to address challenges that transcend national borders[3]. ## What the G7 Does The G7 convenes annually at the leader level, with additional meetings among ministers and officials throughout the year. Its agenda typically includes global economic stability, international security, climate change, technology governance, and responses to geopolitical crises. While the G7 has no permanent secretariat or legal authority, its declarations and statements often set the tone for broader international cooperation and can catalyze action in other multilateral forums[3]. For example, the group has recently focused on countering China’s economic practices, addressing nuclear threats, and responding to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine[4]. ## Key Achievements Historically, the G7 has played a pivotal role in coordinating global economic policy, especially during financial crises. More recently, it has launched initiatives like the Hiroshima AI Process to develop international standards for artificial intelligence governance, reflecting its growing attention to technology policy[4]. The G7 has also been instrumental in rallying support for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, though recent summits have revealed divisions, particularly over the U.S. stance on continued aid and sanctions[5][6]. ## Current Status The most recent summit, hosted by Canada in June 2025, was marked by both cooperation and discord. While leaders issued a joint statement on Middle East tensions and reiterated opposition to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, they failed to reach consensus on a communiqué regarding Ukraine, underscoring emerging fractures within the group