Cities have been called bastions of democracy, but authoritarian leaders across the globe are articulating their own visions for the future of urban spaces.

With investment from governments, philanthropists, and the private sector, the world can halt the spread of pandemic-induced food insecurity.

Convenings of experts call attention to that which scientists and policymakers don’t know. These "knowledge gaps," it turns out, are especially prevalent in the urban domain.

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If left unmitigated, hunger- and climate change-induced suffering in both Afghanistan and Haiti will likely exacerbate current political instability and conflict.

Indigenous perspectives utilize regenerative farming practices through embodying interconnectedness, ultimately protecting the environment from climate change.

A European-led international mission and the Gulf Cooperation Council are trying to determine who will guarantee openness and stability in the strait once the Iran war ends—and how.

American perceptions of whether Russia or Ukraine is winning the war are key to support for ongoing US assistance to Kyiv.

Cities are at the forefront of the climate crisis, but local and global partnerships provide scalable solutions.

More than any other large American city, Chicago has depended on immigrants to offset the sluggish growth of its native-born population. The decline in immigration will destabilize Chicago's population.