Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Global Cooperation Evolves Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The World Economic Forum's Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 shows that countries are still working together, even though it's harder because of political problems.
They are finding new ways to cooperate, like smaller groups of countries or companies working together.
The report says that climate and technology are areas where cooperation is getting stronger.
However, peace and security are getting worse, with more conflicts and people being forced to leave their homes.
The Davos 2026 meeting will bring together leaders from around the world to talk about these issues and find solutions.
They will discuss how to make the economy stronger, use new technologies like artificial intelligence, and protect the environment.
The meeting aims to rebuild trust and find ways to work together in a changing world.
Global cooperation is evolving with new, flexible partnerships despite geopolitical tensions.
Climate and technology cooperation are strengthening, while peace and security are deteriorating.
Davos 2026 will focus on dialogue, economic resilience, technology, and sustainability.
Smaller, regional coalitions are filling gaps left by struggling multilateral institutions.
The number of forcibly displaced people reached a record 123 million by the end of 2024.
- Who
- Global leaders from politics, business, and civil society
- What
- Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 report
- When
- January 19-23, 2026
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To discuss global cooperation, economic resilience, technology, and sustainability amid geopolitical tensions
- Event
- Davos 2026
- Date
- January 19-23, 2026
- Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Theme
- A Spirit of Dialogue
- Forcibly Displaced People
- 123 million (end of 2024)
- Global Cooperation Barometer 2026
- Tracks 41 indicators across 5 pillars
- Strongest Cooperation Areas
- Climate, Technology
- Weakest Cooperation Area
- Peace and Security
Sources
Davos 2026: Global cooperation proving resilient despite geopolitical strain, WEF Barometer finds
Davos 2026: Who’s attending, what’s on the agenda and why it matters
Global Cooperation Is Changing, Not Declining: World Economic Forum
Global cooperation showing resilience despite geopolitical headwinds: WEF study
India@Davos: Doval to Join CMs, Ministers at WEF Annual Meeting