March 11, 2019, RESEARCH Policy Brief by Caroline Kaeb and David Scheffer, Download Summary (PDF) Download Report (PDF), This paper provides recommendations for corporate engagement with public policy issues for societal objectives., Introduction, Business is “expected to lead” and be a “tr...

January 6, 2021, RESEARCH Report by John Austin and Alexander Hitch, Download Report (PDF), John Austin and Alexander Hitch examine policies and priorities to drive equitable economic recovery in the Midwest in a world reshaped by COVID-19., Executive Summary, In the midst of a national discussio...

Cities must step up when nation-states ignore the devastating impacts and economic costs of climate change, sea level rise, and environmental degradation.

From peace and security to climate and technology, Council experts weigh in on whether the United Nations can still deliver on its founding mission.

October 7, 2020, RESEARCH Report by Anna Kosovac , Kris Hartley , Michele Acuto , and Darcy Gunning, Haseeb Hussain, Download Report (PDF), The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players...

Samuel Kling examines the governability of urban areas in times of riots and pandemics.

Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.

The Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award aims to improve our collective knowledge of actors, communities, and/or institutions that significantly shape global cities.

In this blog post from our "Field Notes" series, Jacqueline Hughes discusses the sustainability of food systems.