Carney’s World Economic Forum Speech Warns of Global Breakdown
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum, highlighting a "rupture" in the global order without explicitly naming the United States or President Trump.
- Carney described the current era as one of great power rivalry, where the traditional rules-based international system is deteriorating.
- He emphasized that the strong dominate while the weak suffer, signaling a shift from a previously stable world order to a more brutal geopolitical reality.
- His remarks came shortly after President Trump shared an AI-generated image on social media featuring American flags over both Canada and the United States.
- Carney's speech received a standing ovation, underscoring the resonance of his message at the forum in Davos.
