The World Economic Forum kicked off this week in Davos with its theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue' – but the chatter quickly turned to geopolitical fireworks. 🔥 While climate action and AI ethics dominated official agendas, former US President Donald Trump's surprise remarks about Greenland tariffs stole early headlines before being walked back.
Now, attention has shifted to urgent crises: escalating Russia-Ukraine hostilities, Iran's nuclear ambitions, and sustainable development gaps. We caught exclusive insights from two key players:
Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, stressed: '2026 must be the year we prevent nuclear proliferation through diplomacy, not deterrence.' 💣→🕊️
Meanwhile, Joe Ngai, McKinsey's Greater China Chairman, highlighted Asia's economic balancing act: 'Overseas investors see 8% growth potential in green tech partnerships across the Chinese mainland – if trade tensions ease.' 💹🌱
With Gen-Z activists staging parallel 'Youth Davos' talks nearby, one question looms: Can old-school diplomacy keep pace with 21st-century crises? 🤝💻
