Publications

This Week's Reads- Cities Are Looking Beyond National Governments

Urbanization and globalization are empowering cities and reshaping the world’s political order.

External Commentary

Trump's Oily Trade Deficit

How Data Is Driving Smart Decisions in Global Cities (and Their Aspiring Followers)

Recognizing the value of data in urban planning, Council sponsor Grant Thornton's managing principal, Scott King, shows how some of the most successful global cities have implemented data into their strategies for urban development and explains that private sector insights and experiences can be extremely valuable for global cities.

Guest Commentary – Canada’s Challenge: Ending Chronic Food Insecurity in the Far North

The second post in our Next Generation blog series is from Emma Gibson, BPAPM candidate at Carleton University, on the challenges of food security in Canada's far north. 

This Week's Reads- Don't Ignore Values in American Foreign Policy

There are many notable aspects of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, but amongst the most important is the apparent separation between America’s interests and its values.

External Commentary

Chicago Reaction to Trump Withdrawing US From Paris Climate

Sanctuary Cities are Critical to Managing the Global Refugee Crisis

The world is facing unprecedented and catastrophic levels of population displacement. Cities are the primary reception point for new arrivals, including refugees. Cities will also need to step up to meet this challenge, says Robert Muggah, co-founder of the Igarapé Institute and SecDev Group. 

External Commentary

Speed Limits on Trade Talks

The Urban-Rural Divide?

Are Americans as divided along geographic lines when it comes to key foreign policy matters as their voting patterns suggest?