The Globalist Will anyone stand up to Donald Trump at Davos?
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Jan 21, 2026 Joining the discussion are Carlotta Ribello, a Senior foreign correspondent at Monocle reporting from Davos, and Chris Chermak, Senior News Editor at Monocle. They delve into Trump's anticipated appearance at the World Economic Forum and the implications of his recent comments on Greenland. The guests explore the pushback from European leaders against Trump's narrative and what it might mean for transatlantic relations. They also touch on the tragic train crash in Spain and the heightened security measures surrounding Davos.
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Geopolitics Overtakes Tech At Davos
- Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Carney delivered unusually forceful speeches pushing back on nostalgia for the old world order.
- Davos conversations shifted from AI to geopolitics because of Trump's remarks about Greenland.
Trump Seeks To Exploit Western Divisions
- Mark Edelman warned Trump's approach could expose EU and NATO fissures he hopes to exploit.
- He suggested Trump counts on those fissures to secure geopolitical wins like Greenland.
US Messaging Shapes Davos Dynamics
- Carlotta Ribello observed the US is promoting 'Freedom 250' and America First messaging across Davos venues even before Trump's arrival.
- She suggested this narrative may pressure the EU to address its internal defence and integration gaps.