WEF Global Risks Report 2026 Highlights Geoeconomic Conflict and Cybersecurity Concerns

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026 identifies geoeconomic confrontation, including sanctions and tariffs, as the top global risk, overtaking armed conflict and extreme weather events. For India, cybersecurity is the foremost concern, followed by income inequality and insufficient public services. The report highlights rising geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and technological risks such as AI impacts and misinformation. Environmental risks remain significant over a longer horizon, while water security and critical infrastructure emerge as growing areas of concern.