Not All is Rolex in Switzerland: Trump, Davos and the Crans-Montana Tragedy

Photo by Nikolai Lehmann

Rolex watches are the ultimate symbol of Swiss precision and reliability. Yet not everything in Switzerland is precise and reliable these days. The visit of Donald Trump to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos raises questions about the Forum’s relevance, the current world order, and Switzerland’s diplomatic role. And just prior to Davos, a horrific New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 40 young people and left over one hundred seriously injured...