New Delhi, June 17 -- The G7 Summit 2026 kicked off in the scenic town of Evian-les-Bains, France, but the high-stakes discussions on global governance and economic stability weren't the only things making headlines.

French President Emmanuel Macron's Instagram account has taken centre stage, turning heads globally with a masterclass in pop-culture statecraft. Bypassing dry, standard institutional press releases, Macron's team rolled out a hyper-personalised red-carpet greeting strategy.

By matching arriving world leaders with iconic, culturally resonant audio tracks, the French president effectively transformed traditional diplomatic protocol into a viral, algorithm-friendly spectacle.

Macron's latest Instagram move is arguably his mo...