In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Børge Brende: Between World Orders, Global Cooperation and Digital Transformation
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Jun 18, 2025 
Børge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, discusses global leadership in an increasingly polarized world. He emphasizes the importance of trust and equal opportunities for success, while navigating the complex landscape of climate change and digital transformation. The conversation covers the transformative impact of AI on business and geopolitics, highlights the role of Davos in fostering collaboration, and reflects on sustainability challenges alongside personal insights about education and hard work.
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Shifting Global Orders
- The world is shifting from a win-win post-Cold War order to a more competitive and fragmented global landscape.
- This new order lacks the old cooperation norms and leans towards hard power and rivalry rather than multilateralism.
Tech Fuels Resilient Growth
- New technologies are driving productivity gains that could boost growth even amid global tensions.
- The global economy has been resilient despite geopolitical challenges due to innovation and investments in technology.
Europe's Growing Optimism
- Europe shows signs of economic revival and improving optimism compared to earlier gloom.
- Fast-growing economies like Spain and Greece highlight Europe's emerging strengths despite bureaucratic and political challenges.