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Emergent Tokyo: Almazán, McReynolds, and Saito on Organic Urban Growth

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Global Cities Book Award Finalist "Emergent Tokyo" examines how the city balances massive growth and local communal life and can be a model for other cities.

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Rashmi Sadana Explores the Social Impact of the Delhi Metro

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Global Insight by Coauthors

The Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist discusses how infrastructure like transit impacts the daily lives of city residents.

Rashmi Sadana's The Moving City Global Cities

John Lorinc Raises Tough Questions on Smart City Technology

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With AI set to reshape the world, "Dream States" offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities of smart city technology.

Dream States by John Lorinc Global Cities

"The Circle" is the Future: A Photographic Exhibition on the Circular Economy

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Global Insight by Valeria G. Castelli

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.

Undersea shot from Luca Locatelli
Luca Locatelli
Global Cities

Survival of the City: Ed Glaeser on the Future of Post-Pandemic Urban Life

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award nominee Edward Glaeser examines the gaps in health care, education, and governance laid bare by the pandemic.

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Reversing Urban Apartheid: Lessons from Lawrence T. Brown's The Black Butterfly

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist, The Black Butterfly, uses the city of Baltimore to examine the policies, practices, and historical trauma that created hyper-segregation in today’s cities.

The Black Butterfly Global Cities

City Diplomacy: Raffaele Marchetti on Cities as Global Actors

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Global Insight by Coauthors

As part of our interview series with the shortlisted book award nominees, Raffaele Marchetti explores how cities are cities are shaping global affairs.

City Diplomacy by Raffaele Marchetti Global Cities

Can City Diplomacy Help African Cities Take Action on Climate Mobility?

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Global Insight by Coauthors

African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.

Libya climate crisis.
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Global Cities

The Pitfalls of University-led Growth: The Case of Macomb, Ill.

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Global Insight by Ella Goeckner-Wald

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

Macomb, Illinois
Ella Goeckner-Wald
Global Economy

Ukraine and Taiwan: Why Airpower and Air Defense Matter

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Global Insight by Coauthors

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

Taiwanese F-16 jet fighters fly in close formation during a navy exercise
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Defense and Security