The international conference circuit is currently abuzz. Two weeks ago, trade ministers or their representatives met in Geneva, Switzerland for the World Trade Organization’s Twelfth Ministerial Conference. A few days ago, leaders of the Commonwealth wrapped up their sumamit in Kigali, Rwanda. This week, the leaders of the Group of 7 (G7), comprising the world’s wealthiest democracies, met in Schloss Elmau, Germany, for their annual meeting. Leaders of the North …