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The benefits cities gain from the prestige associated with hosting the Olympics do not offset the human costs reported every year the Games are held.

Despite the challenges, Rio has accomplished more in the years preparing to host the Olympics than it could have without being awarded this international honor.

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December 8, 2022

Given the rising global threats, turning inward is a politically expedient platform. But overcoming global challenges requires trust and cooperation.

Any city aspiring to play on the global league needs to focus on infrastructure to court the people and the businesses who can afford to live anywhere.

October 10, 2004, RESEARCH Book by Michael H. Moskow , Richard C. Longworth , and Adele Simmons, Allen McGregor, Global Chicago offers unique insights into the city's global assets and its economic, social, intellectual, and cultural links to the world as seen from an insider's perspective., Key ...

A weekly reflection from Council President & CEO Leslie Vinjamuri on the ideas and events influencing the world today.