Cities Are Gaining Power And Influence In Global Politics

As predicted by Dr. Parag Khanna in Connectography, global cities are slated to eclipse the nation-state in controlling the world’s economy and societal structure. The UN is pushing this agenda with the New Urban Agenda and the 2030 Agenda initiatives. ⁃ TN EditorOver the past two years, urban issues – from sustainability in the built environment, to inequality in cities – have become an international priority. Cities, in turn, are taking on a more important role in