The Globalist Wrapping the week in Davos: Greenland, Ukraine and Trump’s Board of Peace
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Jan 23, 2026 Gorana Gerjic, a savvy security and international affairs correspondent, dives deep into the tumultuous diplomatic landscape at Davos. She analyzes the shifting world order highlighted by Mark Carney’s speech and the implications of Donald Trump's presence, stirring political tensions in Europe. Gerjic also sheds light on the precarious peace talks regarding Ukraine and Russia, ensuring listeners grasp the challenges of quick diplomacy. The conversation sharpens with reflections on the unpredictable future, emphasizing the rising influence of middle powers.
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Certainty Is Replaced By Persistent Uncertainty
- Uncertainty was the dominant theme at Davos and is likely the defining feature of 2026.
- Gorana Gerjic recommended educating ourselves as the best hedge against surprise.
Finland Considers Taxing Bottle Returns
- Petri described Finland's tax authority proposing to tax income from returned bottles, sparking backlash.
- He and others called the measure counterproductive for recycling and trivial in revenue terms.
Copper Wealth That Poisons Communities
- Zambia's copper boom fuels national exports but causes severe environmental and health damage.
- The Globe and Mail story showed toxic spills left villagers without clean water and enduring harm.
