The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 – Third Edition

The overall level of global collaboration has held steady in the face of sustained pressure but its shape is changing as geopolitical tensions, conflict and fragmentation strain traditional multilateral approaches. Cooperation is advancing where it is targeted, interest-based and regional, offering a picture of what collaborative approaches can look like in a new geopolitical context.

The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 provides a comprehensive assessment of global cooperation across five pillars: trade and capital, innovation and technology, climate and natural capital, health and wellness, and peace and security. Drawing on 41 indicators, the report highlights where cooperation is persisting, where it is weakening and how it is being reconfigured in response to shifting economic, political and technological realities.

The findings underscore the need for more adaptive, pragmatic approaches to cooperation in an increasingly uncertain landscape. For business and government leaders alike, understanding these evolving patterns is critical to strengthening resilience, managing risk and advancing shared prosperity.