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From G8 to G6: U.S. Foreign Policy Evolution

1/6/2026

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  • Folk singer Phil Ochs released 'Cops of the World' in 1966 to critique U.S. imperialism.
  • The Group of Eight (G8) became the Group of Seven (G7) in 2014 after Russia's Crimea annexation.
  • Discussions have arisen about a potential Group of Six (G6) after President Donald Trump's actions toward Venezuela and Denmark.
  • Historically, U.S. foreign policy shifted from Theodore Roosevelt's 'speak softly' approach to President Donald Trump's more aggressive stance.