The Davos debrief: A litmus test for globalisation

About this episode

This episode discusses the tensions and key statements made during the World Economic Forum in Davos, particularly focusing on Mark Carney's remarks about the fading rules-based order.

Tensions have been high at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland. The tone was set from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proclamation on Tuesday, 20 January, that “the rules-based order is fading”, for which he received a standing ovation.

Topics covered

• globalisation
• World Economic Forum
• Davos
• political tensions
• economic policy

Keywords

• Davos
• World Economic Forum
• Mark Carney
• globalisation
• economic policy
• political tensions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Economic Forum

Places: Davos, Switzerland

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