The Global Risks Report 2026, the 21st edition of this annual report, marks the second half of a turbulent decade. The report analyses global risks through three timeframes to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities. Chapter 1 presents the findings of this year’s Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), which captures insights from over 1,300 experts ...

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Small businesses can unlock global trade with better data, finance, and digital tools—driving inclusive growth despite persistent barriers. How small businesses can navigate global trade in an era of polycrisis 2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market. In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic Forum Global supply chains face rising geopolitical fragmentation and economic divergence, driving four plausible outlooks, from multilateral cooperation to full degradation. In a time of fragmentation, ASEAN stands out as a rare economic bright spot because it's leveraging global uncertainty into a strategic advantage.

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Geoeconomic confrontation, interstate conflict and extreme weather emerge as top risks for the year, says World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026.