The Conversation on U.S. City Diplomacy

City diplomacy is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool for local communities to prosper in a globalized society. In recent years, U.S. mayors are embracing international relations as it relates to their urban...

Progressive city leaders in the United States are making concerted efforts to confront the reality all Americans must face in 2018: globalism. If it hasn’t already, it will become part of our identity. This is perhaps...

Since the time of Ancient Greece, the Olympics have brought together athletes from cities around the Mediterranean. As this summer's rescheduled Olympic Games draw near, Tokyo prepares to host Olympiads from across the globe...

Note from the CPD Blog Manager: This article was originally published by Foreign Policy here and is re-posted with permission. Learn about CPD's latest research on city diplomacy here. By 2050, two-thirds of the...