the summit

That day, in Huntsville, during the G8 summit, you were in for a big surprise

Cops and protesters clashed, but agreed on one thing: the other side was to blame

The leaders’ spouses avoided protesters—and any whiff of substance

We cannot allow international summits to become an excuse for roving lawlessness

COYNE: The world leaders agreed on a broad economic plan. You’d have never seen this 20 years ago.

To reach the summit, every leader needs a sherpa. Harper’s is a quiet civil servant with a famous daughter.

PAUL WELLS: While Merkel’s coalition looks off-balance, Harper seems to be doing fine with Ignatieff as junior coalition partner

After the G20, the PM’s reputation on the international stage is at least temporarily enhanced

The G20 may supplant the G8, if it can hold itself together. What does that mean for Canada?

ANDREW COYNE: In financial matters, it’s usually best for countries to look after themselves