Power of Cities in International Relations

<p></p> <p>Presenting case-specific scholarship from leading experts in the field each chapter of this book guides the reader through the changing nature of cities in the international system and their increasing prominence in global governance outcomes. The book features case studies on the financial power of cities city action in the security domain collaboration of cities in coping with environmental problems transnational urban regions and mayors as international actors to illustrate if the relationship between the city and the state has changed in profound ways.</p>