The absence of US Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo from an upcoming G-20 foreign ministers’ meet has sparked speculation that the US is shying away from global leadership roles, potentially benefiting other nations such as those in the BRICS bloc. This development may be a deliberate snub by the US to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, who had sought to reform the global institutions he views as dominated by Western interests. The move has raised eyebrows, with some suggesting it could be part of a broader strategy by former President Donald Trump to dismantle existing structures and pave the way for alternative arrangements.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/us-snub-to-south-africa-s-g-20-may-be-a-gift-to-brics-nations