G 20

The article discusses the public image that leaders that return from G-20 summits create to their own country regarding the summit and their distinct role in comparison to one one they may have played at the conference. The article notes that leaders often attempt to create a line between them and the policy created at the conference, so their public does not feel as if international policy is not influencing their leaders decisions solely. The role of the G-20 and the concern over how effective it can be is left open to debate.

Greg Voegtle

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/03/31/dont_judge_the_g_20_by_its_summits?page=0,1