Commentary and Analysis

As billionaires race to space, "our democracies could use their help on the ground," John Austin argues in Barron's.

A group of experts, including the Council's John Austin, Brian Hanson, and Alex Hitch explain why now is the time to rise to a new political, economic, and social challenge rooted in growing regional inequalities.

President Biden has options to address this national security concern, the Council's John Austin argues.

Our reliance on data and devices has made us extremely vulnerable. The first step is knowing where everything is.

The Council's Pritzker Forum on Global Cities is featured in this Financial Times article.

The Council's Robert Muggah offers TEDxSaoPaulo five priorities to disrupt the crime and corruption that threatens not just Latin America, but the world.

Ian Klaus explains why cities will play a critical role in responding to an uncertain future.

John Austin and Elaine Dezenski discuss ally-shoring as a means of getting to more US-based production.

Global Cities intern Paula Pelletier examines what cities should do with programs formed in response to COVID-19.

The Midwest's colleges and universities are central to community economic renewal and COVID-19 recovery, a revival put at risk by recent fiscal, demographic and short-sighted public policy headwinds.