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This forward-looking discussion from the World Economic Forum brings together IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath and global policy leaders to examine the economic and geopolitical crosscurrents shaping 2026. Framed around the theme of a world navigating “higher uncertainty with lower resilience,” the conversation highlights the delicate balance between persistent inflation risks, slowing growth, and mounting fiscal pressures. The panel surfaces the critical link between trade fragmentation, industrial policy, and financial stability, warning that escalating protectionism and geoeconomic rivalry could reshape global supply chains in unpredictable ways. From the implications of rising public debt to the uneven impact of technological disruption and climate transition, the session offers a grounded, institution-driven lens on how governments and markets must adapt to a more volatile and politically charged global economy.
This insightful panel brings together seasoned diplomats and policy experts to explore India’s evolving role in global foreign policy as we move into 2026. Against a backdrop of shifting power balances and intensified great-power competition, the discussion underscores how India is recalibrating strategic partnerships, trade ties, and security cooperation to navigate a more fragmented international order. The session highlights the interplay between domestic priorities and external commitments, from regional stability and economic connectivity to strategic autonomy and multilateral engagement. With a focus on pragmatic diplomacy, the panel surfaces the nuances of balancing strategic interests with economic integration, offering a grounded perspective on how India aims to shape and respond to macro-geoeconomic and geopolitical trends in the year ahead.
This strategic address by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres outlines the global priorities for 2026, situating climate resilience, development cooperation, peacebuilding, and institutional trust at the heart of international policy action. Against a backdrop of persistent geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty, Guterres emphasizes the imperative of multilateral cooperation to confront systemic risks—from climate disruption and inequality to financial fragility and humanitarian crises. The discussion highlights the interconnected nature of today’s challenges, arguing that durable progress depends not on isolated interventions but on strengthening global norms, governance architectures, and shared accountability. Offering both warnings and pathways forward, the session provides an institution-level lens on how world leaders and policymakers can navigate complexity with coordinated purpose in the year ahead.
This timely macro-analysis video takes stock of the key economic, geopolitical, and policy narratives shaping the global landscape in early 2026. Through a blend of data-driven insight and structured interpretation, the session highlights persistent macro risks—from uneven growth and inflation pressures to fiscal stress and labor market shifts—and links them to broader systemic tensions, including supply chain realignments and rising geopolitical fragmentation. Emphasizing both vulnerabilities and adaptive mechanisms, the discussion offers viewers a grounded perspective on how markets, institutions, and policy frameworks are responding to compounding uncertainties, shaping everything from investment rhetoric to real-world outco
This forward-looking video explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial technology landscape, from smarter risk assessment and automated compliance to AI-driven lending and real-time personalization. Leading fintech thinkers unpack the practical ways machine learning and generative models are being deployed to streamline operations, reduce costs, and expand access to financial services—while also highlighting the governance, ethical, and regulatory challenges that accompany rapid AI adoption. Framed within the broader evolution of digital finance infrastructure, the session offers a grounded view of how technology is transforming markets, firms, and customer expectations in 2026 and beyond.
This strategic overview unpacks the major geopolitical fault lines shaping the global landscape in 2026, highlighting how rising geopolitical competition, shifting alliances, and economic fragmentation are influencing policy decisions, markets, and strategic priorities. The discussion navigates the intersection of power politics and economic systems, illustrating how geopolitical risks ripple through supply chains, investment flows, and institutional cooperation frameworks. By linking macro-level dynamics to real-world geopolitical pressures, the video offers a grounded lens on how governments, businesses, and leaders must anticipate structural shifts and recalibrate strategy in an increasingly complex and contested global order.
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