Sergey Stankevich
A remarkable split, and a man-made one at that, has occurred within the large Davos gathering.
A large group of American officials and entrepreneurs, who arrived early, are successfully working with the heads of foreign corporations and banks who have gathered in Davos, who ultimately find themselves on the side of Donald Trump, who is breaking down bureaucratic barriers and tiresome rules. The entrepreneurial clan, dominated by IT, AI, and fintech, is impressed by Trump’s “businesslike” style, which favors deals—in politics, they favor autocrats with whom they can negotiate.
In contrast, the crowds of distraught and nervous European politicians are united by their horror at Trump and indignation at his actions.
They are actively promising each other support in forming a united anti-Trump front.
Much will be decided on January 21-22, when Trump intends to first gather heads of state and government to present his plan for American expansion to them without debate, and then attempt to form a Peace Council as a personal instrument of global governance.
It’s unclear what will emerge from this rather adventurous undertaking. But the process will be intriguing and entertaining.
Dmitri Drobnitsky
Yuri Chekalin
