Rise of the middle powers

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At Davos 2026, economist Cornelia Meyer saw something subtle but seismic: a shift in global momentum, away from the traditional powers of the global north and towards a future shaped by new actors, new alliances, and long-overdue questions about equity, risk, and resilience.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Meyer joins Georgina Godwin to discuss what’s really changing in the global economy — from the influence of Mark Carney’s landmark speech to the untapped power of the global south. The episode offers sharp insights on why Europe must rethink how it funds innovation, what CEOs are still missing about political risk, and how to plan for a future shaped by population shifts, AI, and capital flows.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the global south will shape the next century — and why most leaders still aren’t ready

• How Europe’s lack of risk capital is holding back its innovation potential

• Why global optimism, not nostalgia, is the key to navigating a fractured world

Watch the episode on YouTube below, or listen via your preferred podcast app.