Overview

• Secretary of State Antony Blinken will participate in G7 and bilateral meetings in Italy, focusing on Ukraine, Gaza, and broader Middle East issues.
• The Biden administration aims to solidify military and economic support for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
• Arab foreign ministers will join talks on creating governance, reconstruction, and security frameworks for Gaza after the ongoing conflict ends.
• The International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders complicate efforts to establish a ceasefire and post-conflict plans in Gaza.
• Other key topics include China's actions in Taiwan and the South China Sea, as well as trade disputes and potential U.S. tariffs under Trump.