Commentary and Analysis

In the book The Last Hunger Season, the intimate dramas of farmers' lives unfold amidst growing awareness that to feed the world's growing population, food production must double by 2050.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura discuss public opinion of Republican party's positions on immigration and trade.

Dina Smeltz discusses poll results regarding public opinion of the United States' involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Ivo Daalder discusses Barack Obama's European legacy.

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

Threats like water scarcity, urbanization, and climate change require governments to be flexible, and to build flexibility into their institutions.

Ivo Daalder discusses Europe's migration crisis.

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

Ivo Daalder discusses Donald Trump's claims that the US pays more than any other country for NATO membership.

Kristin Ljungkvist discusses how cities will need to operate in an environment of terrorism.