Stifling the “Spirit of Dialogue” at Davos
Project Syndicate • 1/26/2026
Summary
The World Economic Forum selected “A Spirit of Dialogue” as the theme for this year’s meeting in Davos. To ensure US President Donald Trump’s participation, the organization agreed to avoid “woke” topics, including the energy transition, which limited discussions on the urgent need for climate action.
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