This book illustrates the importance of global cities for world politics and highlights the diplomatic connections between cities and global governance. While t

The book argues that looking at global cities can bring about three fundamental advantages on traditional IR paradigms. First, it facilitates an eclectic turn t

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

This volume advances understanding of the significance of 'the city' in global governance, demanding innovation in international relations theory. A rich assort

This edited volume provides an inclusive explanation of what, why, and how cities interact with global counterparts as well as with nation states, non-governmen