Close-up of man and woman holding hands. Credit – Kelvin Murray—Getty Images A.There seems to be conflict all around us. Global Conflict Tracker lists 27 conflicts around the world today; A sample of 1,490 leaders surveyed by the World Economic Forum said the biggest societal risk this year is polarization; and even Taylor Swift has… Read More »
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Business and political elites descended on the Swiss Alps snows of Davos to “rebuild trust” in a world falling apart. If there’s one takeaway from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting (a bold assertion of this theme), it’s that we still have a long way to go. From all-out wars in… Read More »
Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Thabo Mbeki. Tony Blair and Bono met in Davos in 2005 – ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP via Getty For four days each January, the Alpine town of Davos transforms from a distinct mountain resort favored by Swiss and German skiers into a gathering spot for the global elite. Davos, which has hosted the… Read More »