Like global cities before them, many ambitious secondary cities are escaping their isolated orbits and redefining the hierarchy of the global urban cosmos.

The question of whether global cities should have their own foreign policy has been hotly debated, but recent developments have changed the calculus.

Survey results indicate Americans rate climate change as a lower priority than other foreign policy concerns. However, many believe the US government should do more to address the issue.

The Midwest has faced a decline in manufacturing for decades, but if states in the region work together, it can remain a vital part of the regional economy.

Roger Thurow examines the question of how to conquer global hunger and malnutrition while also saving the planet from the strain on our environment, biodiversity, and health.

December 2, 2024, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura , Dina Smeltz , Kuan-chen Lee , and Christina Chen, Daniel Ceng / AP, Download Report (PDF), The Taiwanese public expects more US aid in a potential conflict with China than Americans are willing to endorse., Results from the Chicag...

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