This book engages with the thorny question of global urban political agency. It critically assesses the now popular statement that in the context of paralysed a
Case study rich, this volume advances our understanding of the significance of 'the city' in global governance. The editors call for innovation in international
Global cities all over the world are taking on new roles as they increasingly participate directly and independently in international affairs and global politic
While the view that only states act as global actors is conventional, today significant diplomatic and cross-cultural activity is taking place in cities. Econom
Why cities often cope better than nations with today's lightning-fast changes The British Empire declined decades ago, but London remains one of the world's pre