lentreprise.lexpress.fr
Geopolitical Risks Top Business Concerns, WEF Report Finds
A World Economic Forum report released January 15th identifies armed conflicts and economic tensions as top business concerns, with nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed executives ranking it first, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism and trade disputes.
- How has the rise in protectionism and trade disputes contributed to the increase in geopolitical risks?
- The WEF report highlights a surge in geopolitical risks, with the number of harmful policy interventions rising from 600 in 2017 to over 3,000 annually in 2022. This is exacerbated by rising protectionism, trade disputes, and countries securing resources for technological innovation and energy transition, leading to higher costs and delays.
- What are the most significant immediate global risks identified by the WEF report, and what are their direct impacts on businesses?
- A new World Economic Forum (WEF) report reveals that armed conflicts and economic tensions are the top concerns for businesses. Nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed executives ranked this risk first, a significant jump from fifth place in 2024. This is driven by a complex geopolitical environment and increased protectionism, impacting supply chains and potentially inflation.
- What are the long-term implications of the current geopolitical and economic climate for global supply chains and economic stability?
- The increased geopolitical risks and protectionist measures will likely cause further disruptions to global supply chains, increasing costs and inflation. Businesses need to adapt to this volatile environment by diversifying their supply chains and implementing robust risk management strategies. The potential for further escalation of trade wars and conflicts poses a significant threat to global economic stability.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The framing emphasizes the immediacy and severity of the risks, particularly those related to armed conflict and economic tensions. The headline and introductory paragraphs highlight these concerns, potentially overshadowing other important issues. The use of quotes from WEF officials further reinforces this emphasis.
Language Bias
The language used is generally neutral and factual, although phrases such as "very complicated" and "new harmful political interventions" could be considered slightly loaded. More neutral alternatives could be "complex" and "recent changes to political policies.
Bias by Omission
The article focuses heavily on economic risks stemming from geopolitical conflicts but omits discussion of other significant global risks, such as climate change or pandemics. While the scope is limited to business concerns, the lack of broader context could mislead readers into believing these are the only pressing global issues.
Sustainable Development Goals
The article highlights a surge in global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, impacting peace and stability. The rise in protectionism and trade disputes further destabilizes the global economic order, hindering international cooperation and potentially escalating conflicts. The increasing number of harmful political interventions exacerbates the situation, undermining institutions and the rule of law.