Many values espoused by the World Economic Forum — globalization, liberalism, free market capitalism, representative democracy — are under attack.
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Greta Thunberg Joins Climate March on Her Last Day in Davos
Ms. Thunberg, who has been rebuking world leaders for inaction on climate change, said she was not deterred by critics who called her concerns overblown.
Guaidó, Promising Change for Venezuela, Fails to Conquer Davos
A year after he declared himself president, the opposition leader cut an embattled figure at the World Economic Forum.
Ivanka Trump Takes Spotlight at Davos, Ahead of Cabinet Members
Gatherings like the World Economic Forum give the president’s adviser and daughter a chance to meet the world’s power brokers, who have come to acknowledge her influence in the White House.
Trump, in Davos to Talk Trade, Lashes Out at Enemies Back Home
The White House hoped the president’s trip to the World Economic Forum would shift attention away from impeachment, but an impromptu news conference often turned to the drama in Washington.
Climate Change Takes Center Stage in Davos
With businesses under pressure to act, solutions are emerging, but not fast enough, some participants fear.
Li Keqiang, Chinese Premier, Reaches Out to Trump and Business
Vague pledges from the country’s No. 2 leader suggest a willingness to appear conciliatory at a fraught time, and a need to reassure a worried Chinese public.
Sweden Provides Some Perspective on Women and Equality
Swedish women have achieved near parity with men in government. But gains have slowed, and there are some cautionary tales.
Another Side of #MeToo: Male Managers Fearful of Mentoring Women
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, some male leaders said they were avoiding one-on-one time with junior female colleagues, a trend that could deprive women of valuable exposure.
Bolsonaro Finds Anticorruption Vow Threatened by Cases Close to Home
Just three weeks into his term, Jair Bolsonaro, who rode to power by denouncing corruption and elitist privilege, is fending off charges that his administration is engaging in more of the same.