GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Europe's wake-up call, with Alexander Stubb and Kristalina Georgieva
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Jan 24, 2026 
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland and seasoned European statesman, discusses Arctic security, NATO strategy, and the war in Ukraine. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, talks about surprising global economic resilience, AI-driven productivity, and the case for independent central banks. Fast-paced Davos conversations on transatlantic ties, European unity, and policy tools shaping global stability.
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Unexpected European Unity
- Europe is more united than many expect, driven by crises like COVID, energy shocks, and the war in Ukraine.
- That unity strengthens leverage but also requires pragmatic diplomacy to manage short-term disputes like Greenland.
De-Escalate First, Prepare Second
- De-escalate public rhetoric and build a process to resolve disputes before crises widen.
- Prepare credible defensive and diplomatic measures while pursuing an off-ramp quietly.
Davos' Unusually Huge U.S. Presence
- Alexander Stubb notes the unusually large U.S. Davos delegation, calling this administration the most impactful he's seen.
- He uses that to express cautious optimism about finding solutions through intense engagement here.
