WEF Global Risks Report 2026

Current Context: The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its Global Risks Report 2026 on 14 January 2026.

• The report warns that the world is entering an “Age of Competition.”
• It identifies geoeconomic confrontation—trade wars, sanctions, and supply‑chain rivalries—as the top short‑term risk.
• Rising societal polarization and technological disruption such as AI misuse and cyberattacks are also urgent concerns.
• Medium‑term risks (to 2028) include climate disasters, erosion of trust in institutions, and geopolitical flashpoints.
• Long‑term risks (to 2036) highlight climate change, biodiversity collapse, and governance gaps in emerging technologies.

Question:

Q.1 According to the Global Risks Report 2026, the world is entering an era described as:
a) Age of Competition
b) Age of Uncertainty
c) Age of Cooperation
d) Age of Sustainability

Answer: a) The report warns that the world is entering an “Age of Competition.”