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Explore the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026 in this 29-minute podcast that examines the most pressing threats facing humanity in an emerging "age of competition." Delve into the annual assessment of geopolitical and economic risks that will dominate discussions among 3,000 global leaders at the Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Join host Gayle Markovitz alongside Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi and expert guests Peter Giger (Group Chief Risk Officer at Zurich Insurance) and Andrew George (Global President of Specialties at Marsh) as they analyze how the traditional "spirit of dialogue" fostered at Davos can serve as a crucial tool for addressing these mounting global challenges. Gain insights into the methodology behind the report's compilation and understand how businesses and governments can navigate technology risks and opportunities while confronting geoeconomic confrontation, critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and other top-ranking threats identified for 2026. Access comprehensive analysis of risk trends over the past five years and discover what has fundamentally changed in the global risk landscape during this period of heightened international competition.
