New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Global cooperation in critical economic and technological domains continues to show uneven progress amid rising geopolitical tensions and structural uncertainties, according to the Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 released by the World Economic Forum.

The report evaluated cooperation across five pillars, Trade and Capital, Innovation and Technology, Climate and Natural Capital, Health and Wellness, and Peace and Security, tracking developments through a data-driven index.

Among these, Pillar 1 (Trade and Capital) and Pillar 2 (Innovation and Technology) reveal contrasting dynamics shaping the global economy.

The report notes that global trade flows have demonstrated relative resilience despite persistent protectio...