Davos opens under strain as leaders confront a more fragmented world order

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos is beginning with unusually sharp questions about whether global institutions can still coordinate on trade, security, climate and technology as major powers pursue more unilateral strategies.

Reuters reports that this year’s agenda is shaped by renewed geopolitical tension, economic nationalism, and disputes over energy and industrial policy—pressures that are testing the forum’s traditional pro-globalization tone.

13.01.2026