City Diplomacy

1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-3-030-60716-6
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 177 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 363 g

Reihe: Cities and the Global Politics of the Environment

This book presents an accessible overview of the seven key concepts of city diplomacy (development cooperation, peacekeeping, economy, innovation, environment, culture, and migration). The book discusses its scope and challenges, maps the actors involved along with their interaction and offers suggestions for available tools and outcomes. Each chapter includes an analysis of a selection of best practices.  The book successfully combines theory with practical evidence and will be an invaluable reference for students and researchers of international relations and urban studies looking for a comprehensive and updated analysis of the multifaceted international action of cities. The book will also be of interest to practitioners and city officials responsible for the design and implementation of impactful diplomatic strategies.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kihlgren Grandi, Lorenzo

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Kommunal-, Regional-, und Landesverwaltung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Diplomatie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Recht, Kultur, Umwelt etc.)
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Kommunal-, Regional-, und Landespolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: City diplomacy: a strategic choice.- Chapter 2: The historical, legal, and geographic evolution of city diplomacy.- Chapter 3: Decentralized cooperation.- Chapter 4: City diplomacy for peace.- Chapter 5: Economic city diplomacy.- Chapter 6: Smart city diplomacy.- Chapter 7: Environmental city diplomacy.- Chapter 8: Cultural city diplomacy.- Chapter 9: City diplomacy and migration

Über Autor(innen)

Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi is the chair of the Globalization, Territories and Integration Working Group at the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), a co-founder and chair of Urban Flag, and a lecturer in City Diplomacy at Sciences Po and École Polytechnique in Paris. His primary expertise and research interests are in the international action of cities and their multilateral response to global challenges such as sustainable development, intercultural dialogue, and digital transition.
Lorenzo gained extensive practical experience in these areas, serving as an officer of the City of Milan's International Relations Department and as a consultant to the International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF). He is currently an advisor on city diplomacy strategies to numerous municipalities, city networks, and international organizations.