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Sport Diplomacy and The Indonesia Vs Bahrain Football Controversy
On October 10, 2024, a World Cup qualifier match between Indonesia and Bahrain sparked controversy. Indonesia led 2-1 until stoppage time, when Omani referee...
Bats, Balls, and Bridges
Cricket in South Asia is more than just a sport; it is a deep passion that brings people together across borders, cultures, and political...
Turning the Tide: How Mbappé Turned Down France’s Far-Right
Since 2017, Emmanuel Macron has gripped the political power of France through the centrist party of the Renaissance—clenching as much as he could from...
The Paris Olympics Capture the World’s Attention
France is playing host to 184 countries competing in the XXXIII Olympics. Centered in Paris as they are, the River Seine played a prominent...
Mongolia’s Cultural Diplomacy now takes Mongolia digital
In recent years, cultural diplomacy has opened up the world to Mongolia’s history, people and breathtaking landscapes. The Morin Khuur ensemble captivating audiences in...
Russia Holds BRICS Games Amid Heightened Geopolitical Divergences
At the beginning of 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin received the baton of BRICS chairmanship, according to the decision adopted by the 15th BRICS...
Pakistan: A Sporting Nation Poised for Economic Growth
Pakistan's love of sports is deep. Cricket, the national preoccupation, unites the country unlike anything else. Hockey, squash, and other sports have produced world-class...
The 13th Edition of the African Games under the theme “Experience the African Dream” Opens
Under the theme “Experience the African Dream” the 13th African Games kicked off, with a spectacular official opening, to showcase the unique cultural heritage,...
Time for a Free Kick
Newcastle and Manchester United have a fierce historic rivalry in the Premier League and its precursor the old First Division, which makes any off-the-pitch...
Soccer incidents call into question fundaments of Saudi-Iranian detente
Two recent soccer incidents suggest that beyond optics little has changed in the Saudi-Iranian rivalry since China mediated the restoration of diplomatic relations between...