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Arguing About Alliances

RESEARCH
Book by Paul Poast

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast outlines the art of military-pact alliance negotiations in his latest book.

Above shot of book Arguing About Alliances (photo by paul poast). US Foreign Policy

Republicans and Democrats in Different Worlds on Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans see immigration as a critical threat to the country, say restricting immigration makes the US safer, and support using US troops to stop migrants from crossing into the United States. Democrats, on the other hand, do not consider immigration a critical threat, and their views on policy actions substantially and consistently differ from Republicans.

People's shadows projected on a large American flag
Reuters
Public Opinion

Untapped Wealth of Cities

RESEARCH
Report by Alexander Hitch

This report explores ways cities can assess the true value of their public assets

Hong Kong skyline.
Reuters
Global Cities

Girls Leading: From Rural Economies to Global Solutions

RESEARCH
Report by Catherine Bertini

This report is a collection of perspectives from 20 authors that highlights the needs of rural girls and solutions to the challenges they face.

A young girl in school in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Caren Firouz/Reuters
Women and Girls

Leadership Initiative on Corporate Engagement with Public Policy

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Coauthors

This paper provides recommendations for corporate engagement with public policy issues for societal objectives.

US Capitol Building at night Global Economy

Women and Global Development Forum Roundtable on Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture

RESEARCH
Report by Katelyn Jones

Recognizing the critical importance of addressing D&I across sectors, a group of leaders gathered in a roundtable at the Council’s 2018 Global Health and Development Symposium.

Two women having a discussion on-stage during the International Women's Day: Tech Trailblazers For Social Good event. Inclusion and Equity

Building Urban Futures: City Carbon Actions Anchored in Building Codes and Standards

RESEARCH
Report by Karen Weigert

An estimated 100 billion square meters of new construction is expected in countries without mandatory building energy codes. A consistent set of principles can frame the work needed to shape thriving, low-carbon cities.

People walking in blurred motion through the Financial District of Paris, France. Global Cities

100 Top Economies: Urban Influence and the Position of Cities in an Evolving World Order

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

This report aims to better understand whether and how cities might harness their economic influence for influencing policy and governance debates at the national and international levels.

New York City's Times Square. Global Economy

The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children—And the World

RESEARCH
Book by Roger Thurow

Proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life can profoundly influence an individual’s ability to grow, learn, and work.

Woman and child, India.
Raju GPK
Food and Agriculture

Energy Innovation and Success of Global Cities in a Carbon-Constrained World

RESEARCH
Report by Robert Taylor

This report outlines two recommendations for how cities can address climate change overall and ultimately succeed in a lower-carbon world.

An aerial view of smoke coming out a factory
Marcin Jozwiak
Climate and the Environment