DAVOS 2026: THE FRAGMENTED WORLD AND THE RISE OF THE INTELLIGENT AGE

Davos, Switzerland / January 19, 2026

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

The truth of the fact in moving the information is a clear duty: as the sun sets over the Swiss Alps on this opening day, the atmosphere is one of “Fortified Dialogue.”

We are not merely witnessing a meeting of elites, but a high-stakes collision between the old world order and a new, AI-driven reality.

I. DAVOS 2026: A SPIRIT OF DIALOGUE UNDER SIEGE

The theme of this year, “A Spirit of Dialogue,” is being tested by what WEF President Børge Brende calls the most complex geopolitical landscape since 1945.

Davos has been transformed into a fortress, with over 5,000 armed personnel and AI-powered drones patrolling the skies to counter unprecedented threats of spyware and espionage.

This morning, the dialogue focused on “Geoeconomic Confrontation.” With the return of Donald Trump to the world stage—bringing the largest-ever U.S. delegation—the forum is grappling with a new era of “America First” diplomacy.

The “USA House” has appeared in Davos for the first time in 50 years, signaling a shift from global consensus toward bilateral power plays.

II. THE VANGUARD OF AI GOVERNANCE

As discussed in our earlier report on Vanguard, the connection between global authority and Artificial Intelligence is the dominant “secretive” theme of Davos 2026.

The “Good” AI Bubble:

The latest Chief Economists’ Outlook released today suggests that a massive investment boom in AI has actually offset the negative effects of the 2025 trade wars and tariffs.

The UN Intervention:

For the first time, the United Nations is launching an independent scientific panel on AI right here in Davos.

This 40-member expert group is a direct attempt to “temper” the commercially driven AI models owned by American giants, seeking a global “Constitutional” framework for the Intelligent Age.

Cyber-Security “Iron Man Suits”:

Security experts on the Promenade are warning of an “explosion” in AI-driven cyberattacks. They describe AI as an “Iron Man suit” for both attackers and defenders, making the digital sovereignty of our newspapers more critical than ever.

III. GEOPOLITICAL FAULT LINES: VENEZUELA, UKRAINE, AND GAZA

The authority of the world leadership governance is currently focused on three major flashpoints:

The Latin American Shift:

Discussions are swirling around the U.S. administration’s aggressive stance on Venezuela, which has sent shockwaves through the Global South delegations.

The Ukraine Standoff:

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is present, navigating a “concerted European pushback” against attempts to force a pro-Russian peace.

The Fragmented Economy:

While goods are being rerouted through Vietnam and Mexico to bypass tariffs, the “trust gap” between the “streets and the elites” remains at an all-time high.

IV. CJ EXCLUSIVE: THE SILENT THREAT

While the cameras focus on the G7 leaders and 850 CEOs, the CJ Exclusive Department has noted a surge in “Shadow AI” deployment within the forum’s infrastructure. These are unsanctioned AI agents operating without clear accountability.

As per our CJ Global concern , we warn that “the truth of the fact” is being manipulated by algorithms that move faster than the international laws designed to govern them.

V. CONCLUSION: THE COST OF TRUTH

Davos 2026 is the “last-chance saloon” to save the old world order. Whether the “Spirit of Dialogue” can survive the pressures of AI-driven economic divergence and sovereign aggression remains to be seen.

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London-UK | Davos-Switzerland | CJ Exclusive Department