The international refugee protection system is at a crossroads. Despite recent reforms, there has been little progress on ameliorating an increasingly intolerable situation

The article discusses the intrinsic link between human movement and the quest for freedom and self-determination. It explores the historical context of migration, emphasising its role in human history and the emergence

We are in the early phases of an epochal shift in the organization of global civilization driven by global megatrends such as urbanization

The philosophical idea of the state encompasses various dimensions, including its role in human development, symbolic significance, and impact on individuals

Since the mid-20th century, cities have become central to economic growth and sustainable development, now housing over half the world's population,

In this chapter Simon Anholt discusses the moral imperative and practical necessity of addressing migration and other global challenges through collaborative

If there is an overwhelming priority or a paramount preoccupation common to all small states, including small city states, it is survival. The world has never

The chapter "Cities, Not Camps" emphasizes the importance of new cities as an alternative way to provide people with prospects and opportunities for their own development.

In 2022 the number of displaced people around the world reached 100 million for

This chapter explores the concept of Inclusive Development Zones (IDZs) as a tool for integrating migrants and low-income

Isobenefit Urbanism would be used to create the first Free Global Isobenefit City which will be a walkable green settlement, regardless its growth, dimension,

Cities shape the future. It is the place where 70% of the world’s population will live by 2050. It is where global challenges like climate

This chapter seeks to fulfil four tasks: (1) In the first place, it sets out a characterization of the rule of law. Being a normative constraint against which political systems can be evaluated,

Dispute resolution plays a vital role in upholding the rule of law, protecting rights, resolving conflicts

Following the explanation of the racialized mechanics of the ‘standards of civilization’ underpinning the global passport apartheid, this chapter

The chapter examines the limitations of traditional state-centric models of governance and the challenges faced in ensuring adequate human rights protection.

This article addresses the key challenges in managing a migration system for a Global Free City. How can a new jurisdiction handle migration pressure

This chapter summarizes how blockchain technology could support the implementation

The "Planning and Financing of Railway and Public Transit Systems in Free Global City" chapter outlines the intricate process of developing

The healthcare system should be equitable, functional and efficient. It should be ethical and correspond to our understanding of good quality.

Today, traditional housing comes with high cost, high material usage, and a big ecological and carbon footprint. To build large scale migrant settlements

In the era of modern urbanisation, large residential developments have transcended architectural and infrastructural ambitions

A modern energy supply must be low-emission, reliable and affordable. Nuclear power is the energy source that best meets these requirements today.

Globalisation and digitalisation have connected people, cities, countries and continents in ways that vastly increase our

This article argues that economic development in the global South is essential to addressing the challenges of large-scale international migration. The experience of Africa

Many ask about how to become a world-class university. Yet it is equally important to ask why. The National University of Singapore (NUS) undertook two major changes in

Since its creation in 2004, Dubai International Financial Centre has been a trailblazer, synonymous with the most successful

Replacement of Bureaucracies with Private Companies in Local Governments. The article describes the processes and advantages of providing services to

This chapter outlines Singapore's transformation from a fledging developing nation beset with various issues such as overcrowding and poor living conditions to a