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.
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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.”
At Davos, a Referendum on the World Economic Forum
Many values espoused by the World Economic Forum — globalization, liberalism, free market capitalism, representative democracy — are under attack.
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.