From an Asian perspective, the G-7 looks increasingly like the old world order. And for a beast with economics supposedly at its core, it also seems to be missing some rather substantial points. We've all grown accustomed to these G-7 rituals. Nothing much ever comes of a G-7 summit, but then no one really expects anything will. At best, it gives some very broad and intentionally vague signals.
Lets face it, it is a way of once a year reminding everyone of who calls the shots.
Six white guys and one Japanese. You may think the Japanese presence means that Asia is represented. Japan is a different creature among Asian nations, a country allowed by the West to achieve the status it has because of its undeniable economic might and also its value as an ally during the Cold War. In addition, Asia's a varied place, and the Japanese are one among many strong cultures. Japan is also widely resented, for reasons we won't explore here.