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Urban leaders from around the world connect three times annually for this international forum cohosted with the Financial Times.
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City Diplomacy During COVID-19: The 2022 Cities and International Engagement Survey
RESEARCH Report by Michele Acuto
This report presents findings from a survey of city governments that identifies major issues for international engagement, including the COVID-19 pandemic and response.
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Refugee Apartheid and Ukraine
Blog Global Insight by John Slocum
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Smokestacks on the horizon of a field with stormy skies. Smokestacks on the horizon of a field with stormy skies.
Smokestacks on the horizon of a field with stormy skies.
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Ronnie Fleming
New Paths to Heartland Prosperity Can Change Our Politics
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Ukraine and Cities on the Frontlines

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Global Cities

Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe: Opportunity and Imperative

Interactives
This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.
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Council expert Ian Klaus

Ian Klaus

Senior Fellow, Global Cities and Foreign Policy
Ian Klaus also serves as director of research and policy for the Global Parliament of Mayors and as the series editor of the AR6 Summary for Urban Policymakers. Previously, he served as a diplomatic adviser to the Urban 20 and C40 City Climate Leadership Group.
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Council expert Samuel Kling

Samuel Kling

Fellow & Director of Global Cities Research
Samuel Kling joined the Council as a Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow before transferring to his current role as a fellow and director of global cities research. His research focuses on mobility and urban planning policies, and how historical perspective can inform policymaking today.
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Council expert Alaina Harkness

Alaina Harkness

Nonresident Fellow, Global Cities
As executive director for Current, Chicago's water innovation hub, Alaina Harkness leads a team working to grow the blue economy, accelerate innovation, and solve pressing water challenges. She most recently served as managing director for the economic development firm RW Ventures, where she helped develop inclusive growth strategies for cities and metropolitan regions.
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Democracy and the Life of Cities
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Building on the 2021 Summit for Democracy and its city-focused side event, this workshop will examine the policies and practices through which cities can advance democracy.