A Surprisingly Resilient Global Backdrop As 2026 unfolds, the global economy has defied many pessimistic forecasts. Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and lingering trade frictions, growth has remained steady rather than collapsing. This resilience has surprised policymakers and investors who expected sharper slowdowns following years of economic shocks. Speaking at the…
AI Governance Becomes a Defining Global Issue In 2026, artificial intelligence governance has moved from abstract debate to concrete policy action across major economies. Governments increasingly recognize that unchecked AI deployment carries economic, social, and security risks that demand coordinated oversight. As a result, regulation has become a defining feature of the global AI landscape.…
Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Global Strategic Priority Artificial intelligence has entered 2026 as one of the most strategically important technologies worldwide. Governments increasingly frame AI as essential to economic competitiveness, national security, and long-term productivity growth. Public funding commitments and private investment continue rising despite broader economic uncertainty. Policymakers now treat AI infrastructure similarly to…
AI Infrastructure Expansion Reaches Communities As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates in 2026, the physical infrastructure behind it is expanding rapidly across the United States. Massive data centers, power substations, and cooling facilities are being built to support AI model training and deployment at scale. While these projects promise jobs and investment, they are increasingly reshaping…
Geopolitical Confrontation Emerges as the Leading Global Risk A newly released Global Risks Report ahead of Davos 2026 places great-power rivalry at the top of the world’s short-term risk hierarchy. Political leaders, business executives, and policy experts surveyed for the report overwhelmingly identified escalating competition between major powers as the most immediate threat to global…
A Shift Away From Hyper-Globalization Global trade entered 2026 under growing strain as governments rethink decades of economic integration. Once driven by efficiency and cost minimization, trade policy is now increasingly shaped by security, resilience, and political alignment. This shift reflects lessons learned from recent shocks, including pandemics, wars, and geopolitical tensions. Policymakers are prioritizing…
AI Becomes a Core Pillar of the Global Economy Artificial intelligence is no longer a peripheral technology. As 2026 unfolds, AI is becoming embedded across industries, governments, and everyday life. From manufacturing and healthcare to logistics and education, AI systems are now central to productivity gains and economic competitiveness. This rapid integration has elevated AI…
