In this special edition episode of the Global Month Ahead, host Isabelle Trick is joined by David Skilling, a Senior Adviser at Global Counsel and an expert on global economics and geopolitics. Isabelle and David delve into the global economic outlook for 2025, highlighting the diverging growth outlooks of different countries, with a deep dive into China. They discuss the challenges of inflation, the potential impact of tariffs, and the shift towards a wartime economy.

This Global Month Ahead special edition episode is part of Global Counsel's The Politics of 2025, our annual programme reviewing and debating the political and policy landscape in 2025, featuring insights from our expert team and leading external commentators.

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Ahead of a very busy February, co-hosts Isabelle Trick and Sewar Quran are joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss the federal election in Germany, the African Union summit and elections, and the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Philipp Mühl, Associate Director in our Berlin office, explores the upcoming Bundestagswahl in Germany, discussing the current political landscape, polling data, and the dynamics between various political parties. Find out more about our work in Berlin.

Isabelle then switches to the interviewee chair to unpack the African Union Summit, exploring the role of the AU Commission Chairperson, the candidates running for the position, and the key priorities that the new chair will need to address. Learn more about our work on geopolitics

Ana Gradinaru, Director and Natasha Dixon, Senior Associate in our Tech, media and telecoms team, delve into the upcoming Paris AI Action Summit, discussing its key themes, geopolitical influences, expected deliverables, and the future of multilateral cooperation in AI. Learn more about our work in Tech, media and telecoms.

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In our first episode of 2025, Isabelle Trick is joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss Donald Trump’s second term, developments in EU defence policy, and the upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos.

Erin Caddell, President of GC USA, unpacks the implications of Donald Trump's second term, focusing on his initial priorities, including immigration and trade. Find out more about our work on US politics and policy.

Tom White, Europe Director, discusses the current state of EU defence, focusing on the challenges posed by external threats, the need for better coordination among member states, and the impact of US politics on European defence strategies. Find out more about our work on Europe and Eurasia politics and policy.

Alexander Smotrov, Director for multilateral platforms, looks ahead to the upcoming World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, focusing on the key themes and pillars of discussion, the unique appeal of the event, and the potential impact of Donald Trump's presidency on global conversations. Find out more about our work in major events and convening.

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