The most complex of these entities is the 'global city', whereby the linkages binding a city have a direct and tangible effect on global affairs through socio-economic means.

The concept comes from geography and urban studies, and the idea that globalization can be understood as largely created, facilitated, and enacted in strategic geographic locales according to a hierarchy of importance to the operation of the global system of finance and trade. Please see more information on suspended groups.A global city, also called world city or sometimes alpha city or world center, is a city generally considered to be an important node in the global economic system. The status of organizations is subject to change throughout the year due to violations of our policies. However, groups that show a Suspended status are not allowed to recruit, host events, or claim an official affiliation with the University in any way. Inactive status means groups are in good standing with the university but no longer operate at the institution. NYU only recognizes groups on campus with an Active status only active groups are in good standing with the university and have full student organization rights and privileges - including the right to recruit eligible undergraduates. Please check the Status column below for each organization. All chapters that are active and in good standing are fully operating and engaging with its members and the NYU community.

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