The conventional wisdom about the global economy in 2024 has been pretty upbeat: It’s the year of the soft landing and of interest-rate cuts that will support growth and markets around the world. What could possibly go wrong? A lot, actually — from conflict in the Middle East to China’s wobbly economy to the war in Ukraine and both Taiwan and US elections. As global leaders gather in Davos, here’s a guide to the all the risks that should be keeping them awake at night.