China Daily | June 6, 2013
By Parag Khanna and JT Singh
Although we might know better, it’s still common to think of China as a monolithic whole. But it is high time to unlearn this habit and correctly perceive China’s diversity. And the most effective “New China” model of all views the vast nation through its cities, and understands China not as one big country but rather as a network of dynamic urban economies.
Co-authored with Ayesha Khanna. TED Books, 2012.
Published by Random House in 2011.
Published by Random House in 2008.
China Daily | June 6, 2013
By Parag Khanna and JT Singh
Although we might know better, it's still common to think of China as a monolithic whole. But it is high time to unlearn this habit and correctly perceive China's diversity. And the most effective "New China" model of all views the vast nation through its cities, and understands China not as one big country but rather as a network of dynamic urban economies.
Project Syndicate | May 23, 2013
By Parag Khanna
The tangled web of international organizations that constitutes global governance has become so remote and ineffective that few count on it to deliver results anymore. Now, after decades of turf wars and self-marginalization, international organizations must rally around an increasingly pressing global priority: sustainable urbanization.
San Francisco Chronicle | May 12, 2013
By Parag Khanna
America's technology sector is producing ever more accomplished thinker-doers. It's not enough to just code new software or launch companies; the best and brightest tech titans have also become publishing stars, notably Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt and, of course, Ray Kurzweil.
CNN | May 7, 2013
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) between emerging markets exceeds that of developed economies. Parag Khanna explains the trend, highlighting the steady diversification of Chinese outbound FDI and new opportunities in Asia and the Middle East.
Quartz | May 3, 2013
By Michlele Acuto and Parag Khanna
Urbanization has already declared itself the mega-trend of the 21st century, with half the world’s population now living in cities for the first time in human history. While the implications for economic growth have been widely discussed, urbanization’s impact on diplomacy and sovereignty will be equally profound.
CNN.com | May 3, 2013
By Parag Khanna
During London Mayor Boris Johnson's recent visit to Dubai on an investment promotion trip, he jokingly declared that he is "mayor of the eighth emirate." Though uttered in typical self-deprecating jest, the mayor of the world's greatest city proclaiming that London is a mere province of the United Arab Emirates is revealing about how Dubai's fortunes have revived since the punishing real estate crash and debt restructuring following the financial crisis.
The Atlantic | April 26, 2013
By Michele Acuto and Parag Khanna
Leaders of major cities are increasingly taking on diplomatic and inter-state roles.
China Daily | June 6, 2013
By Parag Khanna and JT Singh
Although we might know better, it’s still common to think of China as a monolithic whole. But it is high time to unlearn this habit and correctly perceive China’s diversity. And the most effective “New China” model of all views the vast nation through its cities, and understands China not as one big country but rather as a network of dynamic urban economies.
Co-authored with Ayesha Khanna. TED Books, 2012.
CNN | May 7, 2013
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) between emerging markets exceeds that of developed economies. Parag Khanna explains the trend, highlighting the steady diversification of Chinese outbound FDI and new opportunities in Asia and the Middle East.