Urban diplomacy and complexity

The literature on international relations extensively examines the role and interactions of sub-state and non-state actors in the international arena. A first formulation is that of J. Nye with the concept of soft power, which will inspire, among other things, the public diplomacy of the United States. Similarly, this author would later propose a strategic …

Are cities cool? Insights for Urban Agendas

Originally posted at Atlantic Cities’ Blogactiv (October 2017) Written at the request of the publishers The title of the book “Cool Cities”, written by Benjamin Barber, plays with the different dimensions of climate change that can be tackled at local level and even the mood for doing it. It is thus, an integrated metaphor of …