Rebalancing the New World Order | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Rebalancing the New World Order | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

by World Economic Forum

Humanities, Social Sciences & Thought Geopolitics & Defence JPSInternational relationsJPSLGeopolitics
🎙 World Economic Forum 👥 1.1M 📅 January 22, 2026 ⏱ 41 min 👁 13K 📄 expert opinion 🧭 2026-08-13
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

world ordermultipolarityliberal ordervalues-based realismEuropean security

Summary

In this session from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations interviews Finnish President Alexander Stubb on the shifting global order. Stubb argues that the current period is a ‘hinge moment’ comparable to 1918, 1945, or 1989, driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine and accelerated by the new US administration. He introduces his concept of the ’triangle of power’ comprising the Global West, Global East, and Global South, and advocates for ‘values-based realism’ and ‘dignified foreign policy’ to navigate the transition. The discussion covers the recent Greenland crisis, the war in Ukraine, and the future of European integration, including potential EU enlargement to Ukraine. Stubb emphasizes the need for Europe to maintain transatlantic ties while building strategic autonomy, and expresses cautious optimism about Ukraine’s prospects.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The session offers valuable insights from a key European leader on the current geopolitical landscape. Stubb’s arguments are well-structured and grounded in his academic background and diplomatic experience. He provides a clear framework for understanding the shift from a liberal world order to multipolarity, and his concepts of ‘values-based realism’ and ‘dignified foreign policy’ offer practical guidance. The discussion is substantive, covering multiple crises and policy areas, and Stubb’s positions are articulated with nuance. However, the analysis is inherently subjective and reflects a Western, particularly European, perspective, which is acknowledged by the speaker.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The session is a high-level expert discussion, but it does not provide formal citations or references to specific sources. The arguments are based on the speaker’s expertise and experience, and references to events and documents are made in passing. The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on the rebalancing of global power. The session is part of the World Economic Forum’s official programming, which lends credibility, but the lack of verifiable sources limits its scientific rigor.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the session's focus on rebalancing global power structures.

Quality & Reliability

8/10

High-level expert discussion with a sitting head of state and a think tank director, grounded in academic and diplomatic experience. Claims are largely opinion and analysis, but well-argued and consistent with known facts. No formal citations, but references to specific events and documents.

Key Moments

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Cited Sources

Concurring Sources

  • World Economic Forum — The session is part of the WEF Annual Meeting, which focuses on global cooperation.

Contribution & Novelties

The session provides a unique perspective from a sitting head of state on the current geopolitical transition, introducing the ’triangle of power’ framework and the concept of ‘values-based realism’. It offers practical advice for European leaders on navigating the changing transatlantic relationship and the war in Ukraine. The discussion on EU enlargement, particularly the potential for Ukraine’s membership, adds a forward-looking dimension.

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  • Multilateralism — Background on the concept of multilateralism.
  • Values-based foreign policy — Overview of values-based approaches in international relations.
  • European Union enlargement — Context on EU enlargement processes.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows high scores across all dimensions, indicating a well-rounded and informative session. The high scores in 'quantite_information' and 'qualite_information' reflect the depth of discussion, while 'niveau_technique' and 'fiabilite_globale' are also strong, given the speaker's expertise and the forum's credibility.

Reliability 8/10

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