Publications

This Week’s Reads — Why Brexit Matters

We are one week away from the vote for Britain’s exit from the European Union. This week’s reads provide a snapshot of some different perspectives on Brexit’s pitfalls and promise. 

Nuclear Energy: Americans Favor Stagnation

How do Americans feel about nuclear energy? From Chernobyl to Homer Simpson, nuclear energy doesn’t have a stunning reputation, but until recently polls showed a majority of Americans favor its use for energy. In fact it appears that support for nuclear energy is linked with energy availability and that Americans would rather develop other energy sources.

The Two Cities: Inequality in Global Cities

Michael Tiboris explores whether economic inequality is the inevitable consequence of becoming a global city.

External Commentary

Roger Thurow: The First 1,000 Days

External Commentary

Learning to Occupy Yourself: The Substantive Content of Educating for Autonomy

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

Highlighting approaches, technologies, and ideas that have the potential to radically advance global food security. 

Celebrating Immigrant Heritage, Building Shared Futures in Global Cities

Against a growing global rhetoric around building walls and sealing national borders, global cities can—and should—lead a constructive conversation on extending welcomes and creating strong shared futures. 

The Week's Edition of the Global Food for Thought News Brief

Check out this week's news brief. 

Made in________: Distant Food Demands Lead to Local Water Issues

Next Generation Delegate Landon Marston discusses the linkages between water, agriculture, and food security.