Domestic Infrastructure, Global Influence: The Role of Infrastructure as Governance Training for World Leadership

The strength of a nation's civil infrastructure is a vital component in its ability to achieve global leadership. At city, state, and national levels, infrastructure development is not merely a technical or economic pursuit but also a training ground for governance. This viewpoint explores how domestic infrastructure initiatives shape governance capabilities in cooperation, innovation, resilience, and foresight, enabling nations to extend their influence globally.