Davos 2026: the last-chance saloon to save the old world order?

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Heather Stewart and Dan SabbaghJanuary 18, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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The 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, is convening amidst significant global geopolitical and economic instability. The annual gathering of global leaders will address pressing issues such as the ongoing war in Ukraine, the rise of autocratic regimes, and increasing geoeconomic confrontation. Donald Trump will attend with a large US delegation, a year after his previous WEF address foreshadowed a period of global disruption. This year's WEF aims to foster dialogue and cooperation, but faces challenges due to rising tensions and threats to the existing world order. Leaders will discuss strategies for free trade and transatlantic cooperation amidst concerns about potential war and economic clashes between major powers.

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Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 30% Jerome Powell 30% Iran 30% Marco Rubio 40% Federal Reserve ×240% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 50% United States 60% Russia ×260% Ukraine ×370% Davos ×470% World Economic Forum (WEF) ×480% Donald Trump ×790%

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world economic forum 100% davos 90% donald trump 80% global order 70% geoeconomic confrontation 60% geopolitical tumult 60% multilateralism 50% free trade 40% ukraine 40%