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President Jokowi’s efforts in hosting the summit and brokering peace initiatives point to a broader trend of middle-power countries stepping into leadership roles. Their success lies not only in diplomatic achievements but also in restoring confidence in multilateral institutions.

Key Takeaways

• The Bali G20 Summit exemplified cautious diplomacy amid escalating global crises but yielded limited concrete results.

• The Biden-Xi meeting emphasized a desire to prevent escalation but left unresolved core issues like Taiwan and trade tensions.

• Russia’s absence created space for candid discussions on Ukraine but underscored ongoing geopolitical divisions.