Unprecedented global events, trends, and threats are reshaping cities as we know them, whether it is the Covid-19 pandemic questioning the value of high-density living, economic inequality manifesting itself in cities, the metaverse enabling new possibilities, and climate change accelerating and changing the shape of migration. Throughout history, cities have undergone massive transformations, and recent developments are driving the next one. As cities evolve, Dr. Parag Khanna examines their trajectory and identifies opportunities to shape a more sustainable, governed, and prosperous urban future.