World leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Jeanna Smialek, a New York Times reporter, describes how there was a veneer of anxiety over the event, with attendees wondering: How will the new Trump adm…
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As Trump Takes Office, Zelensky Urges Europe to Stand Firm Against Russia
Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united and “learn how to take care of itself.”
World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos
Planning and managing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is a huge task, and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends.
At Davos, War Is on the Agenda, but the Focus Is on A.I. and Elections
The leaders and executives gathering at the World Economic Forum are obsessed with elections and artificial intelligence, not Ukraine or Gaza.
At Wartime Davos Forum, Calls for European Unity Are Eased by Relief
“Our energy supply for this winter is secure,” Germany’s chancellor declared as government and business leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum.
Belarus Puts Exiled Opposition Leader on Trial for Treason
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, now based in Lithuania, denounced the proceedings as a “farce,” adding that her government-appointed defense lawyer had not responded to her attempts at contact.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
Davos Is a Winter Haven, Even With the Crowds
Many tourist spots are shut down or blocked off during the World Economic Forum, yet there’s still plenty to do amid the clear air and mountain vistas.
World Economic Forum in Davos Confronts a New Order
The Covid-19 pandemic, invasion of Ukraine, trend toward autocracy and economic inequalities challenge the World Economic Forum’s relevance.
What Does the War in Ukraine Mean for the Climate?
Almost a year after Russia launched its invasion, assessing the impact on the oil industry and greenhouse gas goals is not so simple.