Davos Shockwaves: A Turning Point for America and Europe?

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At Davos, Martin Wolf and Sir Robin Niblett say the Greenland debacle exposed Europe's red line. Has the transatlantic relationship reached a turning point?
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The World Economic Forum doesn’t always deliver clear answers—but this year, it delivered drama and tension. From President Trump’s speech to Europe’s pushback and a rare standing ovation, a few moments stood out. What do they tell us about America’s relationships with its allies? Leslie Vinjamuri talks it through with Martin Wolf and Sir Robin Niblett, straight from Davos. 

About the Experts
Martin Wolf
Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times, London
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Martin Wolf is Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times, London. Wolf has been a Forum Fellow at the World Economic Forum in Davos since 1999, where he has served as a moderator, and is a member of its International Media Council. Notably, he was awarded the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2000 “for services to financial journalism”.
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Sir Robin Niblett
Distinguished Fellow, Former Director and Chief Executive, Chatham House
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Sir Robin is a Distinguished Fellow and Former Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House and Director of Ledwell Advisory. He is also Senior Adviser to the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Washington DC; Distinguished Fellow with the Asia Society Policy Institute; and serves on the International Advisory Board of Brown Advisory, the US investment firm.
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Leslie Vinjamuri
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.
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Issues US Foreign Policy Defense and Security
Regions North America Europe
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