Amid political, economic, social, climate, and security disruptions and uncertainty, nations are reassessing their cooperative and competitive postures toward other countries and regions. The World Economic Forum’s Second Annual Global Cooperation Barometer examines the current state of international collaboration across five areas: financial flows, technology, environment, health and wellness, and security. This robust analysis offers valuable insights for investors, executives, and government officials.
In the current global landscape, cooperation between nations and regions is fragile and increasingly strained.
In 2025, global cooperation between nations and regions is under pressure. Chief among the reasons for the pressure are ongoing military conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, as well as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and with China. In addition to these geopolitical risks, experts forecast slowing international economic growth, even as the financial costs of climate change steadily increase.
Against this backdrop, sovereign leaders must foster enhanced levels of cooperation to solve the pressing problems of economic, political, and social insecurity. Greater collaboration can help unlock the historic opportunity presented by generative AI, which experts believe could add some $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion in global value across sectors. Business and political leaders should...
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