Tag: Børge Brende

Some of the planet's most powerful people will take part in the infamously secretive Bilderberg meeting that begins Thursday to discuss their most pressing concerns, including Russia, free trade and the "post-truth" world. So far, 131 participants from 23 countries have confirmed their attendance, Bilderberg's organizers said. The "post-truth" world 12. Current events Some issues like the rise of anti-establishment politics and populism in Europe, persistent inequality, the West's trick relationship with a resurgent Russia and Saudi Arabia and Iran's emnity have been around for a while. Others, like the rise of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, reflect uncertainty over mankind's relationship with technology. Politics and geopolitics dominate the list, however, with the themes of Russia, the Middle East, U.S. world leadership and the domestic political environment ahead of midterm elections in November. Founded in 1954, the Bilderberg meeting is an annual event designed "to foster dialogue between Europe and North America," organizers say. "The conference is a forum for informal discussions about major issues facing the world. Organizers said the financing was a mixed bag: "Annual contributions by steering committee members cover the annual costs of the secretariat. Participation is by invitation only, and there is no attendance fee.