Flash Points: The Davos paradox

The World Economic Forum’s annual gathering, dissected. JANUARY 21, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](     [Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks during a session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 18. ]( Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks during a session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 18. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images. “I am one of the legions of journalists and writers who, at one time or another, also attended and huffed at the hypocrisy” of Davos, FP’s Michael Hirsh [writes](. “I mean, c’mon: a bunch of billionaires and elites pretending to solve the world’s problems when, in truth, they were often the very culprits perpetuating those problems?” Yet, in that same essay, Hirsh makes a case for why the world needs so-called Davos Men again. This edition of Flash Points examines the Davos paradox, offering insight into the possibilities, and limitations, of the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering.—Chloe Hadavas   [1]( [Kyriakos Mitsotakis on How to Counter ‘Davos Arrogance’]( Greece’s prime minister makes the case that his country is uniquely situated to talk to the global south—and broker peace in the Middle East. By Ravi Agrawal   [2]( [Why We Need Davos Man Back]( It’s fun to bash billionaires. But with the global system under assault, we need all the help we can get. By Michael Hirsh   [3]( [Everything You Know About Global Order Is Wrong]( If Western elites understood how the postwar liberal system was created, they’d think twice about asking for its renewal. By Adam Tooze   [4]( [Is Geopolitics Damaging Industry?]( FP convenes a discussion with four top global executives at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. By Ravi Agrawal   [5]( [The Davos Paradox]( How can the rich and powerful fix the world if they’re the problem? By Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze     [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Flash Points newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.