Analysis: At Davos, A Darker Mood Awaits Meeting Of Global Elites
Last year, the Davos scene was marked by grand entrances and ambitious power politics. But this year, the power of several word leaders is in decline and the global economy is shaky.
Davos is where world leaders preen and articulate grand visions in a glamorous setting that beckons with powdery snow and shiny klieg lights. The annual meeting, high in the Swiss Alps, is the ultimate gathering of the global elite.
Last year, the Davos scene was marked by grand entrances and ambitious power politics. President Trump became the first U.S. leader to visit in 18 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India's first leader to speak at Davos.The leaders of the world's two largest democracies had swagger, arriving with large entourages of top officials.
