Globalization and cooperation top draw of populism in WEF poll
The poll's findings ran counter to the well-publicized sound and fury of dozens of populist leaders or political parties.
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Germany is a federal parliamentary republic in Central Europe and a founding member of the E.U. With a population of over 84 million people, Germany is the most populous member of the E.U. and a major economic and political leader in the G-7 and G-20.
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IMF is wary of governments piling up unsustainable levels of debt
The global financial institution has acknowledged difficulties in assessing the problem among developing nations.
Climate change and inequality rise to the top of WEF's Davos agenda
Despite the exclusivity of Davos, WEF will focus on climate, inequality and international cooperation and inclusiveness.
Rise of populism and trade wars erodes international cooperation
The Trump administration's broadsides embolden nations with poor rights records and encourage attacks on journalists.
Anti-corruption movement is betting on 'the power of people's pressure'
Corruption has wide-ranging impacts. Transparency International says ordinary people can fight back.
'Instaplomacy' worth 1,000 missives as leaders turn to social media
Instagram is fast becoming the go-to social media for leaders, international organizations and governments.
Global health care systems hang in the balance of U.N. climate talks
Air pollution concentrations tied to greenhouse gases worsened in almost 70% of cities from 2010 to 2016.
Global trading rules galvanize G-20 leaders amid U.S.-China tensions
The Group of 20 expressed concern about the future of the World Trade Organization, which Trump threatened to leave.
Global financial regulator presses for more U.S. engagement
The Financial Stability Board monitors and recommends ways of strengthening the world's financial architecture.
International Finance Corporation case is a challenge to immunity rules
Justices are deciding if the World Bank's financial lending arm has the same immunity afforded to nations under U.S. laws.
Switzerland's multilateral traditions are put to the test in a popular vote
Even in international Switzerland, a third of all voters preferred to put 'Swiss law first' ahead of global cooperation.
In surprise vote, Interpol picks South Korean for next president
The world's largest international police organization had been expected to elevate a senior Russian official to the top job.
World War I centenary of a fragile peace still holds lessons for today
Precipitated by unrestrained nationalism, the immense tragedy of a global war led to the modern era's institutions.
U.N. review puts spotlight on China's treatment of ethnic minorities
A routine examination by the U.N. Human Rights Council looked at Chinese crackdowns on Uyghurs and Tibetans.
Review of Saudi human rights tainted by journalist's murder
The murder of Jamal Khashoggi overshadowed the U.N. examination of Saudi Arabia's troubled human rights record.
Global arms trade comes into focus on Saudi role in Khashoggi killing
Protesters urged more attention to global weapons sales in the wake of a journalist's murder in a Saudi consulate at Istanbul.