Key Highlights
- The discussion covers India's rising economic influence, with Brende describing India as a 'US$10 trillion economy pretty soon' that contributes 20% to global growth.
- He addresses the 'Trumpian world order,' suggesting that while media focuses on the 'noise,' quiet bilateral cooperation continues to drive the global agenda.
- Brende identifies escalating conflict in the Gulf, debt bubbles, and 'black swan' events like cyber warfare as the primary risks to global stability in 2026.
- He emphasizes that the WEF remains an impartial platform where competing powers like the US, China, and India can engage in essential dialogue.
