January 14, 2026 6:11 PM
Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey
Economic confrontation between nations and its consequences topped the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual risks perception survey released on Wednesday, replacing armed conflict as the number one concern of 1,300-plus experts surveyed worldwide. The survey also showed perceptions of environmental risk slipping down the rankings while other concerns came to the fore - notably fears over the long-term consequences of weak governance of artificial intelligence. Saadia Zahidi, managing director o...