The leaders and executives gathering at the World Economic Forum are obsessed with elections and artificial intelligence, not Ukraine or Gaza.
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Zelensky Calls for Peace, Not More Weapons, in Davos
In a speech in Switzerland, the Ukrainian president asked for more sanctions on Moscow, but he did not appeal for weaponry for new offenses.
The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories
Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.
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.
At Davos, Zelensky Mourns the Dead and Pleads for Help
At the start of his address, the Ukrainian president called for a minute of silence to honor the country’s minister of internal affairs.
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.
Addressing Davos, Zelensky Invites Global Businesses to Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader pledged to root out corruption to make his country more attractive to investors, and urged for tougher penalties against Moscow.
Where Russia Once Held Court at Davos, Ukraine Makes Its Pitch
The Russia House, where oligarchs sipped vodka and talked with politicians and corporate chiefs during the World Economic Forum, has been rebranded “Russian War Crimes House.”