Mark Carney: a master of statecraft in an era short of great orators For the past decade, global diplomacy has been dictated by one man’s social media musings. Since Donald Trump first glided into the Trump Tower atrium on his golden escalator, he – and what he has to say – has been the story, throwing red meat to the media and shaping… The Conversation · Sep 18
How ‘portfolio reasoning’ explains Trump’s constant reevaluation of America’s value In January 2026, President Donald Trump told an audience of business and political leaders in Davos, Switzerland, that the United States needed the “right, title and ownership” to Greenland “because you need the ownership to defend it. You can’t defend it on a lease.” The Conversation · Sep 15
EU chief von der Leyen heads to Greenland in show of support for the island Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos this year, von der Leyen said the EU was working on a "massive European investment surge" in Greenland in a bid to ramp up Arctic security. Euronews · Sep 6
Why This Gen Z Tech CEO Says the Future Belongs to Generation Alpha Marcus Noel has spent time in the rooms most people only see in Davos b-roll, and his strategy inside them is telling: he listens more than he speaks. International Business Times · Aug 23
Watch: Emmanuel Macron brings back viral aviator sunglasses during state visit Welcoming the leaders of Oman and Thailand on Monday (29 June) French president Emmanuel Macron brought back his viral aviator sunglasses that he wore at the Davos forum, due to an eye infection. The Independent UK · Jun 30
Populist and rightwing figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’ Kemi Badenoch, who joined US anti-abortion activists and European far-right parties at ARC, described energy secretary as a ‘villain’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos' Russia's future is debated at a key investment forum amidst the Ukraine war. Some leaders push for continued global confrontation with the West. Others highlight economic gains from ending the conflict. President Putin balances these rival factions. The nation faces a choice between prolonged war and economic revival. The Economic Times · Jun 4
Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos' Ukrainian drone attacks in St. Petersburg targeted military and energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, setting ablaze a Russian warship and oil depots on the Baltic coast. This attack deep in Russian territory came on the opening day of Putin's three-day economic forum held in the city and as NATO Secretary… France 24 · Jun 3
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of 'Russian Davos' Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy AAP · Jun 3
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on Friday The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
New Global Reserve Currency Announced This Summer to End Cash For the first time in its history, the World Economic Forum at Davos gave stablecoins and tokenization their own dedicated panel sessions.Not side events. Not hallway conversations. Main stage. International Business Times · May 25
Where is transatlantic intelligence-sharing headed under the Trump administration? Repeated threats to annex Greenland, controversial diplomatic statements, and, more broadly, the antagonistic stance of the American executive toward Europeans point to an unprecedented climate of distrust among transatlantic allies, of which the latest Davos forum provided a revealing example. But what about alliances between intelligence services? The Conversation · Apr 1
The World Economic Forum is the latest to postpone Gulf conference in Saudi WEF is committed to returning to the Gulf. Business and political leaders there know that the need for conversation and the hunt for solutions is now paramount. Fortune · Mar 24
The Conversation · Mar 5 Respecting international law depends on who breaks it: Why Canada backed the war against Iran When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently warned at the World at the Economic Forum in Davos that “middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu,” many saw this as a defence of international law and the multilateral order. That earned him…
Fortune · Mar 5 Poor brain health costs the world economy $5 trillion a year. The world is waking up to the crisis I'm the founding chairman of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and I see a difference this year: the world is realizing that brains are infrastructure.
Axios · Feb 26 The Epstein files keep toppling the powerful. The latest: the man who runs Davos. The CEO of the World Economic Forum announced his resignation Thursday.
Euronews · Feb 26 Davos forum chief Brende steps down after WEF probes Epstein links The WEF opened an internal investigation after the US released new Epstein documents, complicating the succession race at the prestigious economic organization.
The Independent UK · Feb 26 CEO of World Economic Forum to step down after investigation into Epstein ties Borge Brende was foreign minister of Norway before leading the group behind the annual Davos summit
Euronews · Feb 20 Troop and funding pledges come in for Trump's Gaza plan After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip.
Times Life · Feb 18 Why Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen Built Their Careers Outside India When Indians see familiar names leading companies like Google, Microsoft and Adobe, pride feels natural. These leaders were educated in Indian institutions, shaped by Indian classrooms and mentors. Yet their rise to the top happened thousands of miles away. To understand why, we must look not at emotion, but at…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 Forget the Algarve – Portugal’s best winter escape is in the mountains A century ago, the Serra da Estrela mountains were Portugal’s answer to the Swiss health resorts of St Moritz and Davos. Now, a historic sanatorium has been given a 21st-century makeover and is drawing people back to the hills
The Times of India · Feb 13 Top 10 risks the world might face in the next 10 years and how they could change everything Is 2026 going to be gentle? The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report says the world is in what experts call an “age of competition”. Short-term, leaders worry about trade, misinformation, and social divides. Long-term, climate, tech, and environmental threats loom large. People are noticing it too including price hikes,…
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Trump’s whole hand caked in makeup as he covers bruises before meeting with coal miners White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt chalked up the president’s bruised hands to his ‘hard work’ and numerous hand shakes
Euronews · Feb 11 Ex-Google CEO's bond with daughter of top politician raises questions in Germany Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt have sparked speculation in Germany after appearing together at Davos amid questions over political ties and possible influence.