Global leaders convene in Switzerland to address the impact of President Trump’s policies on international cooperation.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual Davos summit, running from January 19 to 24, has become the epicenter of global deliberation as leaders grapple with the transformative impact of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Trump’s America First policies and their implications on global governance are set to dominate this year’s discussions under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.”
President Trump, who was inaugurated on January 20, will address the forum via a live video link later this week. WEF President Børge Brende remarked, “He really likes it here. He’s a businessman, and he values discussions with global business leaders.” Trump’s virtual dialogue is expected to outline his administration’s vision for international collaboration.
Key Attendees and Agendas
The Davos 2025 agenda includes high-profile participants, such as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Discussions will tackle themes like “Rebuilding Trust” and “Safeguarding the Planet,” emphasizing cooperation despite growing geopolitical tensions.
Trump’s policies, including his decision to exit the Paris Climate Accord, have sparked intense debate. His administration’s focus on domestic energy production and withdrawal from international agreements contrasts sharply with the WEF’s call for collective action against climate change.
The summit’s discussions are organized around five key themes:
- Rebuilding Trust
- Reimagining Growth
- Investing in People
- Safeguarding the Planet
- Industries in the Intelligent Age
Additionally, the WEF’s 2025 Global Risks Report has identified armed conflict, environmental crises, and disinformation as the top global threats. Notably, the report emphasizes “disinformation” as a growing challenge to societal cohesion, urging greater global cooperation to counter its effects.
Trump’s Policies and Global Reaction
President Trump’s inaugural address highlighted his vision for restoring American sovereignty, economic strength, and energy independence. Key initiatives include withdrawing from international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord, designating cartels as terrorist organizations, and prioritizing domestic manufacturing.
These policies have sparked debate among WEF attendees. Critics argue that Trump’s approach could strain international cooperation, while supporters suggest it may lead to renewed global negotiations on more equitable terms.
AI and Disinformation
The WEF’s 2025 Global Risks Report highlights “armed conflict, environment, and disinformation” as the top threats facing the world. The report mentions disinformation 93 times, underscoring the urgency of combating it through AI-driven global initiatives.
Looking Ahead
The discussions at Davos are expected to shape global policy responses to emerging challenges, including those posed by Trump’s administration. As nations navigate these complexities, the WEF summit serves as a platform for dialogue and potential collaboration across ideological divides.
Trump’s forthcoming video address will likely offer further insight into his administration’s global vision, setting the stage for continued debate at this influential gathering.
From the WEF’s event page:
More than 350 governmental leaders are expected to participate this year, including 60 heads of state and government:
Top political leaders taking part include: Donald J. Trump, President-elect of the United States (who will join via live video link for an interactive dialogue with participants); Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Ding Xuexiang, Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China; Javier Milei, President of Argentina; Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of Germany; Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament; Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa; Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain; Karin Keller-Sutter, President of the Swiss Confederation 2025, Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Finance; Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia; Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh; Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium; Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Mostafa Madbouli, Prime Minister of Egypt; Abdulatif Rashid, President of Iraq; Simon Harris, Taoiseach of Ireland; Isaac Herzog, President of Israel; Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia; Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, Prime Minister of Mongolia; Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Netherlands; Mohammed Mustafa, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority; Dina Ercilia Boluarte, President of Peru; Andrzej Duda, President of Poland; Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar; Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia; Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore; Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Sweden; Asaad Hassan Al Shibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand; Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine; Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Viet Nam.
Heads of international organizations taking part include: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization; Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund; Mark Rutte, Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization; Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme.
Heads of civil society organizations participating include: David Miliband, President and CEO, International Rescue Committee; Sania Nishtar, CEO, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance; Luc Triangle, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation; M. Sanjayan, CEO, Conservation International; Comfort Ero, President and CEO, International Crisis Group; Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, President, Association for Fulani Women and Indigenous Peoples of Chad; Tirana Hassan, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch; Peter Sands, Executive Director, The Global Fund; Amitabh Behar, Executive Director, Oxfam International; Cardinal Peter Kodwo Turkson, Chancellor, Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences of the Holy See.
This comes days after the WEF released its 2025 Global Risks Report claiming “armed conflict, environment, and disinformation” are this year’s “top threats.”
For more information about the summit and its participants, visit the Davos 2025 summit website or consult the WEF’s latest 2025 Global Risks Report.
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