G8 Camp David Summit:
Projected Discussions and Outcomes
on Regional and Political Security Issues
John Kirton and Julia Kulik, G8 Research Group
May 18, 2012
See also Schedule and Agenda
Below are key components of the discussions and probable outcomes of the leaders-only working dinner on regional and political security issues on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Camp David Summit.
Iran
Discussions
Advancing P5+1 approach to Iranian nuclear issue
Use of engagement, diplomacy, pressure, sanctions
Success of existing sanctions
Impact of Iranian sanctions on oil imports and markets
Outcomes
International community is united in dealing with Iranian nuclear issue
G8 expectations for May 23 second meeting with Iran previewed
Sanctions very successful and will continue
Iran should seize opportunity of diplomatic talks to take concrete steps in curtailing its nuclear program
North Korea
Discussions
Missile testing
Nuclear program and testing
Outcomes
Burma
Discussions
Progress in Burma on political and economic reform
US and others’ easing of investment sanctions on Burma
Outcomes
Burma has started a long, promising path towards democracy
Syria
Discussions
escalating violence and deaths in Syria due to the brutal response of the Assad regime
further sanctions against Syria
UN monitors’ access in their efforts to bring down violence
begin a political discussion about transition
Outcomes
disapproval of increasing violence and death toll and the response of Assad regime against its own citizens
support of Kofi Annan’s plan to advance ceasefire in the political transition effort
Other
Discussions
how to prevent the situation from escalating further in Sudan and South Sudan
