The Globalist

Most Iranians live in cities. Protests are no longer confined to Tehran and other big cities, as the move to small cities is changing the landscape of protests.

The lack of a strong system of local autonomy and a poor infrastructure are the most serious handicaps for India’s Smart City vision.

It is fairly likely that by 2030 a nuclear attack will have hit one or more major Western cities.

Shanghai longs for a future that envelops the past.

Why is local government reform in China key to the national economy?

Is the global recession an opportunity for countries to start investing in a resource-efficient future?

How are cities going green to improve their livability and their economic potential?

Why is the transition to a green economy akin to a new industrial revolution?

What effect is population growth having on Africa’s cities?

What environmental challenges do China's political leaders face?