2022 World Economic Forum Topics

The 2022 World Economic Forum addressed critical global issues, prominently featuring the Russian invasion of Ukraine, climate change, energy insecurity, and inflation. The conflict in Ukraine was a central theme, with Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, delivering a special address. In his speech, he expressed gratitude to the global community for their support while urging for increased assistance to address the ongoing crisis. This forum was particularly notable due to the absence of a Russian delegation, a first since the inception of the forum in 1991. This absence was interpreted by various analysts, including those from The Wall Street Journal, as indicative of a significant shift in global dynamics and the potential unraveling of globalization as it had been understood previously. The former Russia House, typically a venue for Russian representation, was repurposed to highlight the war crimes committed during the invasion, further emphasizing the stark contrast in the forum's atmosphere compared to previous years.