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What are the Risks of AVs in Cities? History Offers Clues

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Samuel Kling

The implementation of automated vehicles (AVs) will reshape our cities in ways large and small, but much is unknown to make reliable predictions about AVs’ specific effects on cities.

A busy stretch of highway, Mexico City.
Carl Campbell
Global Cities

Critical Rulings on International Criminal Justice

RESEARCH
Working Paper by David Scheffer

This paper describes the central issues in three upcoming atrocity crime decisions and the implications for the evolution of international criminal justice.

International Criminal Court, The Hague. CC BY-NC 2.0
United Nations
Human Rights

More Capital Can Translate Prodigious Rust Belt Innovation into New Heartland Businesses and Jobs

RESEARCH
Working Paper by John Austin

While the Midwest outpaces other US regions on innovation and talent-creation metrics, it continues to export its wealth and new discoveries to the coasts.

An exterior shot of a factory in the rust belt at sunset, with a puddle of water in the foreground
Bob Jagendorf
Global Cities

Grid Security is National Security: Cyber Threats to Energy Infrastructure and Cities

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Karen Weigert

Karen Weigert shares four ways we can respond to future cyberattacks.

Aerial view of a city lit up at night
Nastya Dulhiier
Tech and Science

Energy Benchmarks Driving Behavior Change in Buildings

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Karen Weigert

Karen Weigert examines research, initial findings, potential implications, and suggestions for future research on benchmarking and energy efficiency programs.

Solar panels on the roof of a multifamily residential building Climate and the Environment

The Use of Global Savings Accounts to Enhance Retirement Security Worldwide

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Kathryn Reilly

This paper calls for a reimagined global retirement account that's tailored to bolster retirement security for today's global workforce.

A wall of safety deposit boxes in a bank
Jason Pofahl
Global Economy

Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship: Africa to Chicago

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Nicole Robinson

This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.

 A group of youth attend a training on welding at the technical school in Mellit, North Darfur.
Albert Gonzalez Farran
Culture

​Report on the US-ROK Alliance

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Craig Kafura

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion