John W.H. Denton AO

The Middle East is more connected & innovative than ever – regardless of geopolitical tensions.

My visit this week to Doha, Dubai, & Amman has indicated ICC’s central view in 2026: political fragmentation shouldn’t be confused with economic disconnection.
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Don’t confuse political fragmentation for commercial disconnection.

That was my message to a vibrant Bangkok during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings last week. Despite the turbulence, business continues to find ways to connect.

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One of the highlights of the week: meeting @iccwbo's interns and hearing their perspectives on the future of business, sustainability, and international cooperation.

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The greatest risk is not that we fail to digitise trade, but that we digitise badly.

This was a recurring theme during my visit to Singapore this week, one of the world's great trading centres.

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The next generation of multilateralism will face one clear imperative: generate results.

This was a running theme in my engagements with ministers, UN officials, and business leaders during the 81st UNGA in New York last week.

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