The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, released on January 14, 2026, identifies 'geoeconomic confrontation' as the most pressing global threat in the short term (next two years), according to a survey of over 1,300 global experts. This finding suggests a shift in global concerns away from traditional armed conflict as the singular dominant threat, aligning with the article's claim that the top threat "isn't war". Geoeconomic confrontation involves the use of economic tools, such as trade tariffs, investment restrictions, sanctions, and industrial policy, as strategic weapons to assert geopolitical influence and constrain rivals. Misinformation and disinformation ranked as the second most pressing threat in the short term, with societal polarization coming in third for the 2026 report. The report underscores a predominantly negative outlook for the world over the next two years, expected to worsen over the next decade, amidst rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions. For India, while the report doesn't explicitly label one risk as 'India's biggest 2026 threat,' geoeconomic confrontation will undoubtedly have profound implications for its trade, energy security, and overall economic stability, given its global integration and reliance on international supply chains. Similarly, misinformation and disinformation are seen as significant risks for countries like India, especially during election cycles. The Moneycontrol headline, while a strong interpretation, accurately reflects the criticality of this global economic threat to a major economy like India. The report emphasizes a new 'age of competition' and a retreat from multilateralism, making preparedness for global risks ever more critical, yet hindered by a lack of consensus and cooperation.