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Explore how intensifying geopolitical tensions are fundamentally reshaping economic policy, production priorities, and fiscal strategies across the globe in this 52-minute conference session from the World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting. Examine the critical challenge facing governments as they navigate an era defined by conflict risk and strategic competition, while attempting to balance rising security demands with long-term economic growth and stability. Learn from expert speakers Jane Harman, Eswar Prasad, Wolfgang Ischinger, and Elizabeth Thurbon as they analyze how security considerations are transforming traditional economic frameworks and discuss adaptive strategies for maintaining economic resilience in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. Gain insights into the complex interplay between national security imperatives and economic development goals, and understand the policy trade-offs that nations must consider when addressing both immediate security threats and sustainable prosperity objectives.
Syllabus
Geopolitical Risks Outlook for 2026 | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
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World Economic Forum