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Don't Blame Trade: Low-Skilled Job Losses Will Not Be Solved by Protectionism

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Global Insight by Alexander Hitch

President Trump should tackle the problem of job dislocation broadly by building a larger retraining system in sectors where the US possesses a comparative advantage.

Workers inside an Audi plant in Mexico, with the frame of a car in the foreground
Carlos Aranda
Global Economy

National Elections and the New American City-State

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Global Insight by Kris Hartley

As the country splinters along geographic and ideological lines, post-election divisions could portend the rise of a new American city-state movement.

Women's march
Josh Howard
Global Cities

Cities, Suburbs, and Immigration: Connected Economies, Divided Politics

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Global Insight by Sara McElmurry

Cities may face some challenges with neighbors in the suburbs while trying to establish policies supporting immigration.

A crowded sidewalk in New York City
Leonard Regazzo
Migration

Brexit, Global Cities, and the Future of World Order

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Global Insight by Noah J. Toly

In an article published in the journal Globalizations, senior fellow Noah Toly explores the relationship between London and the UK's decision to leave the EU.

City of London
Dylan Nolte
Global Cities

Global Cities and the Olympics

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Global Insight by Brandon Richardson

The benefits cities gain from the prestige associated with hosting the Olympics do not offset the human costs reported every year the Games are held.

Rio from the air
Sviatoslav Didukh
Global Cities

Rio's Global Moment

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Global Insight by Juliana Kerr

Despite the challenges, Rio has accomplished more in the years preparing to host the Olympics than it could have without being awarded this international honor.

Rio de Janeiro
Mike Swigunski
Global Cities

Global Cities: Antidote to Political Isolationism

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Global Insight by Kris Hartley

Given the rising global threats, turning inward is a politically expedient platform. But overcoming global challenges requires trust and cooperation.

Hong Kong panorama
Lok Yiu Cheung
Global Cities

The Two Cities: Inequality in Global Cities

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Global Insight by Michael Tiboris

Is a pernicious form of economic inequality the inevitable consequence of becoming a globally powerful city?

City skyline at sunset
Tim J
Inclusion and Equity

A Multilateral Window for City Diplomacy

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Global Insight by Michele Acuto

Networks like C40 or the Healthy Cities Network show cities have a great potential to mobilize forces across boundaries and shape international agendas.

United Nations Geneva
Mathias Reding
Global Cities

Jihad vs. Global Cities

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Global Insight by Noah J. Toly

The recent terrorist attack in Brussels is prompting serious and important thinking about the security of global cities. 

Memorial in Brussels. Global Cities