The World Economic Forum in Davos in 2026 is being held at a moment of deep global fractures. The world is simultaneously faced with a technological revolution led by artificial intelligence, wars and sanctions that are changing the flows of global trade, and increasingly pronounced distrust of citizens toward political and economic elites. In such a context, Davos once again imposes itself as a place where not only the economy is discussed, but the future architecture of global power.

Artificial intelligence: a tool of progress or an instrument of control

One of the central themes of this year’s forum is artificial intelligence. Leaders of the technology industry, together with politicians, are discussing its impact on the labor market, productivity, and the competitiveness of states. AI is presented as a key generator of new economic growth, but also as a potential factor of destabilization.

Critics warn that the development of AI technologies is taking place far faster than regulatory frameworks. Automation threatens millions of jobs, while enormous profits are being concentrated in the hands of a small number of technology corporations. This further deepens the gap between the rich and the poor, both within states and at the global level. Davos is trying to find a balance between innovation and responsibility, but it remains an open question whether declarative discussions will grow into real, binding policies.

Geopolitics: redefining the global balance

The geopolitical dimension of Davos 2026 is equally strong. The world is entering a phase of multipolarity in which the existing order, based on the dominance of the West, is increasingly being called into question. The United States is coming to Davos with a strong delegation, led by President Donald Trump, whose return to the world stage further polarizes international relations. His policy of protectionism and sharp national interest has already left a deep mark on global trade.

In contrast, the European Union is appearing with an emphasis on multilateralism and institutional stability, while China is increasingly openly promoting the idea of a new world order. The Chinese delegation, led by high state officials, is clearly sending the message that the time of a unipolar world is over. In this context, the statement of the Canadian prime minister, made during a visit to China, that “a new world order is being created” and that Canada must find its place within it, resonated particularly strongly.

That statement is not an isolated incident, but a reflection of a broader trend: even traditional Western allies of the United States are re-examining their long-term strategic orientations. Ukraine, the Middle East, Taiwan, and global energy flows remain key points of tension that are refracted through the discussions in Davos.

The strongest delegations and the hidden hierarchy of power

Among the most influential delegations this year are the United States, China, the European Union, Germany, Canada, and Ukraine. In addition to political leaders, chief executive officers of the world’s largest corporations are extremely strongly represented, especially from the financial and technological sectors. Although Davos is formally presented as a platform for dialogue, real power often lies precisely in those informal meetings of political and business elites.

What draws particular attention is the contrast between messages about “inclusive growth” and the fact that global wealth continues to be concentrated in the hands of a small number of people. Public trust in political and business leaders is at a historically low level, which casts a shadow over all conclusions reached in Alpine luxury.

Recovery or a new rearrangement of the world?

The key question remains: is Davos 2026 a genuine opportunity for global recovery, or merely a sophisticated stage for an agreement on a new distribution of power? While cooperation, dialogue, and sustainability are being discussed, at the same time quiet battles are being waged for technological, economic, and geopolitical dominance.

Davos increasingly resembles a mirror of the world as it is – divided, uncertain, and in transition. The outcome of this process will not depend on declarations, but on whether leaders will have the courage to subordinate the interests of elites to long-term stability and real global balance. If not, the “new world order” that is being announced could be just a new version of the old one – with different actors, but the same rules of the game.

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