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Trump's G20 boycott: A diplomatic power play unpacked

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 and its presidency to the United States, President Donald Trump announced its decision to boycott the summit. In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Professor John Stremlau about the power play behind the boycott, the diplomatic fallout, and what it signals about an era where disruption is strategy.
Trump's G20 boycott: A diplomatic power play unpacked Redi Tlhabi and Professor John Stremlau (Illustrative image: Daily Maverick)
Redi Tlhabi
By Redi Tlhabi
11 Nov 2025
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Hosted by Redi Tlhabi
Guest Professor John Stremlau
Produced by Emilie Gambade & Joel Seboa
Original Theme Music & Design by Bernard Kotze

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Comments

Rod MacLeod Nov 16, 2025, 10:49 PM

Just a thought - why can't you leave that idiot Trump alone? Why don't you comment on China, Russia and Brazil [yes! the B R and C in BRICS] also lowering their participation? What is your obsession with all things Trump? Lift your game for once - there's a whole lot more out there happening than that old box.