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Providing Electricity to 750 Million People Could Help Fight Climate Change, Not Exacerbate It

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Global Insight by AJ Caughey

After decades of steady progress, the number of people without access to electricity increased in 2022. About 80% of people worldwide who don’t have electricity live in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Ten Commandments for a Digital City

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Global Insight by Coauthors

The digital revolution is rapidly transforming cities, and a new vision and set of protocols is needed for them to leverage the promises of connectivity.

AI tech city landscape. Global Cities

A History of Hostage and Prisoner Swaps in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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Global Insight by Laura Adamczyk

It’s believed that more than 150 Israeli citizens and soldiers have been taken hostage since Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel this Saturday.

Israelis attend a demonstration calling for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit
Ariel Schalit / AP
Defense and Security

College Students Are Speaking Out and Protesting Israel-Hamas War

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

In the US, student groups are voicing their positions on the war between Hamas and Israel, including a statement by 34 Harvard University groups holding Israel responsible for the violence.

Supporters of Israel and Palestinian supporters gather at the Israeli Consulate in New York
Craig Ruttle / AP
Human Rights

Government Shutdowns are Rare in Other Countries – So Why are They More Common in the US?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The US government averted a shutdown after lawmakers in Congress reached a temporary, 45-day deal to extend a continuing resolution to keep the government funded.

A collage of the US Capitol and the moon
Elizabeth Sokolich
Global Politics

Emergent Tokyo: Almazán, McReynolds, and Saito on Organic Urban Growth

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Global Cities Book Award Finalist "Emergent Tokyo" examines how the city balances massive growth and local communal life and can be a model for other cities.

Emergent Tokyo Global Cities

Rashmi Sadana Explores the Social Impact of the Delhi Metro

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Global Insight by Coauthors

The Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist discusses how infrastructure like transit impacts the daily lives of city residents.

Rashmi Sadana's The Moving City Global Cities

John Lorinc Raises Tough Questions on Smart City Technology

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Global Insight by Coauthors

With AI set to reshape the world, "Dream States" offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities of smart city technology.

Dream States by John Lorinc Global Cities

"The Circle" is the Future: A Photographic Exhibition on the Circular Economy

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Global Insight by Valeria G. Castelli

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.

Undersea shot from Luca Locatelli
Luca Locatelli
Global Cities

Survival of the City: Ed Glaeser on the Future of Post-Pandemic Urban Life

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award nominee Edward Glaeser examines the gaps in health care, education, and governance laid bare by the pandemic.

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