TALK TITLE:

Emerging Global Cities: Origin and Significance

ABSTRACT:

Certain cities—most famously New York, London, and Tokyo-- have been identified as 'global cities' whose functions in the world economy transcend national borders. Without the same fanfare, formerly peripheral and secondary cities have been growing in importance, emerging as global cities in their own right.​ The similarity of the skylines of Dubai, Miami, and Singapore is no coincidence. Despite their very different historical paths, all three have achieved newfound prominence by fulfilling the same set of economic and social pre-conditions.

In my recent book, Emerging Global Cities (co-authored by Ariel C. Armony of the University of Pittsburgh), we seek to identify the constellation of historical factors that allowed these cities to allow to their current prominence and the role that they play in their respective world regions—South Asia for Singapore; the Middle East for Dubai; and Central and South America for Miami. We contrast their experiences with those of other cities that, at one time or another, aspired to a similar role in their respective regions but that, for reasons identified in the study, failed to reach it. These we term 'global hopefuls'.

Time permitting, I will also describe the looming threats confronting these emerging cities-- from political crises to climate change, including rising sea levels. The experience of the three cities indicates that there are 'degrees of freedom' permitting formerly peripheral cities and nations to rise in global prominence, but that this is a difficult feat and constantly under threat from external competition and forces unleashed by the same world system that allowed their rise in the first place.

The Cornell International Law Journal is hosting a symposium to honor Professor Stephen Yale-Loehr's career in immigration law. The event will cover topics such as the current state of asylum law, immigrants and the economy, and the need for increased legal representation for immigrants. Additionally, there will be a lighthearted roast of Professor Yale-Loehr and opportunities for networking during lunch and the reception. Articles presented during the symposium will be published in an upcoming issue of the Cornell International Law Journal.

Please visit website to register to attend in person or via webinar.

Over 70 undergraduate students will present their international summer experiences in a poster session. Their work includes conducting research, working in Global Internships, and putting leadership into action as Laidlaw scholars.

The poster session will be in the Baker Portico & Atrium of the Physical Sciences Building. Light refreshments will be served.

Applications for Global Internships are open now. Applications for the Laidlaw Scholars Program will open on November 15.

Global Internships give undergraduate students valuable international experience in fields spanning global development, climate and sustainability, international relations, communication, business, governance, and more. They are managed by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and Office of Global Learning, both part of Global Cornell.

The Laidlaw Undergraduate Leadership and Research Scholarship Program provides generous funding to first- and second-year undergraduates over two years as they pursue internationally focused research, engage in leadership training and a leadership-in-action experience, and join a global network of like-minded peers. The program is managed by the Einaudi Center.

The Laidlaw Undergraduate Leadership and Research Program promotes ethical leadership and international research around the world—starting with the passionate leaders and learners found on campuses like Cornell. Open to first- and second-year students, the two-year Laidlaw program provides generous support to carry out internationally focused research, develop leadership skills, engage with community projects overseas, and become part of a global network of like-minded scholars from more than a dozen universities. We’ll also share tips for approaching potential faculty research mentors and writing a successful application.

Register for the virtual session.

Can’t attend? Contact laidlaw.scholars@cornell.edu.

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The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies hosts info sessions for graduate and for undergraduate students to learn more about funding opportunities, international travel, research, and internships. View the full calendar of fall semester sessions.

Join us for the annual Koen-Horowtiz Lecture:
On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America

7:30-9:00 PM

Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall

November 8th, 2024

Keynote Speaker:

Abrahm Lustgarten, Award-winning Investigative Reporter, Author, Filmmaker, and Public Speaker, will discuss his most recent book, On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America.

Discussant Panelists:

Professor Kendra Bischoff Professor Kathryn Fiorella
Zoom Option: For those who can't join in person please register for a Zoom link here: https://tinyurl.com/24xfv4ak