The Emerging Leaders Class of 2012 spent two years examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago.

The Emerging Leaders Class of 2017 spent one year examining key issues that affect the world and impact the global city of Chicago.

October 13, 2022, RESEARCH Report by Xiangming Chen, Reuters, Even as the war in Ukraine creates risks, the extensive city-based CEFT network remains resilient from its continued expansion, improved infrastructure, and operational adaptability., China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will offic...

January 15, 2026, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz , Lama El Baz , and Craig Kafura, Download Report (PDF), Majorities also oppose using US troops to overthrow governments in Cuba or Colombia, occupy Venezuela, and gain access to the natural resources of other countries., Following t...

February 28, 2013, RESEARCH Report by Tamar Jacoby , Chet Culver , Richard M. Daley , Doris Meissner , Clare Muñana , Michael Rounds , John Rowe , Samuel C. Scott III , Carole Segal , and Joe Loughrey, Prateek Katyal, Download Report (PDF), This report highlights the role of immigration in ensur...

Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.