G7 Diplomats Confront Multiple Global Crises.

The G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Karuizawa, Japan, will focus on global hotspots, including Russia's threats to Ukraine, China's military moves around Taiwan, and North Korea's missile testing. The weakening of the United Nations and the intransigence of Russia and China on the Security Council make global forums like the G7 even more important. The G7 will also discuss ways to improve human rights and democracy and issues important to poorer nations. The G7 talks are crucial in revitalizing diplomacy aimed at pressuring a hostile North Korea to return to disarmament negotiations.