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Why countries are picking their own alliances

Munich Security Conference

Why countries are picking their own alliances

At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Parag Khanna, founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, says globalization isn't dead, it's evolving. Speaking with GZERO’s Tony Maciulis, he explains that countries are forming flexible alliances that expand and shrink based on their interests. “You’d rather be in the tent...if it suits your interest than not in it,” Khanna notes, highlighting how the US, Europe, and Asia are adapting to shifting global priorities.

The Arctic is an arena of incredible global competition, says Alina Polyakova

Munich Security Conference

The Arctic is an arena of incredible global competition, says Alina Polyakova

Alina Polyakova, President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis, warns that NATO faces a defining moment.
From the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Polyakova told GZERO's Tony Maciulis that the Arctic has become “an arena of incredible global competition,” with Russia and China expanding their ambitions. While President Trump’s focus reflects “the right instincts” on security, she argues allies must strike a mutual deal to secure the region together.

Digital sovereignty in the age of AI

World Economic Forum

Digital sovereignty in the age of AI

AI is advancing quickly, but access and control remain deeply uneven. As artificial intelligence becomes foundational to economies and governments, the question is no longer just who has the best technology, but who controls the systems that power it. In this GZERO Media Global Stage interview from the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Tony Maciulis speaks with Talal Al Kaissi, Group Chief Global Affairs Officer at G42, about why AI has intensified debates around digital sovereignty, and what it will take to close the global AI divide.