Top Global Risks of 2026: From AI Governance to Fragmented Cooperation

Top Global Risks of 2026: From AI Governance to Fragmented Cooperation

As we move deeper into 2026, the global strategic landscape is becoming simultaneously more interconnected and more fractured. Economic systems remain tightly linked through trade, finance, and technology, yet political alignment and institutional cooperation are increasingly strained. This paradox defines the current risk environment: shocks travel faster than ever, but collective responses arrive more slowly. […]