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The refugee question is a topic that fea- tures prominently in the media, in private conversations, and in fiercely divisive political debates across the world. What we propose with free Global Cities, such as the Andan Global City, are autono- mous, sub-national entities, where individu- als and families who have been forced to flee their homes are welcomed into a safe envi- ronment where they can thrive, rather than merely survive — an innovative concept that is both humanitarian and profitable, that will create wealth and prosperity for citizens as well as for the nations hosting them.
Special economic zones could soon encompass lifestyle and leisure as much as business. From there, the move toward fully integrated, autonomous cities is the next logical step. This is not just an idea or a hypothesis — it is already happening. A new concept is already emerging, taking SEZs to the next level. Multiple projects are competing and, at the same time, collaborating to achieve this vision.
It’s crucial that refugees be recognized for the unique skills and talents they bring — an untapped resource, diligence, and human ingenuity readily available to work, to produce, and to create. In the recent Concordia webinar, our panelists discussed the quest to establish the first free Global City for Refugees.
There have been many attempts to solve the Fermi paradox. But we should prioritize earthly matters rather than focusing on the cosmos, because we are now dealing with the terrestrial and very real migration paradox on our planet.
What we propose with free Global Cities, such as the Andan Free Global City, are autonomous, sub-national entities, where individuals and families who have been forced to flee their homes are welcomed into a safe environment where they can thrive, rather than merely survive.
A record number of people are fleeing their homes around the world. Entrepreneur Christian Kälin now wants to build a new Singapore for displaced people. He says this will let them rebuild their lives – while also making investors money.
Russia’s imposition of citizenship means Ukrainians in occupied territories may be drafted in the war against their own country.
Without an influx of new talent replacing the aging workforce, countries will be left with low economic output, elderly populations, and no youth to care for them. For all the world's complexity, success and failure in the 21st century will boil down to capturing mobile youth as they vote with their feet.
The digital divide is expanding due to expensive tariffs, the absence of devices, and lack of infrastructure, among others. These structural factors construct a paywall around the internet that is impossible to cross for many of the world's marginalized and underserved populations, denying them the opportunity to access education and information.
Demand for dual-citizenship and residence permits has exploded since the pandemic. Swiss lawyer Christian Kälin, the «passport king,» talks to the NZZ about an industry worth $25 billion.