Europe What’s it worth to crush it at the World Cup? Success in sports ≠ success in politics, but it does boost a national brand. Just ask Morocco.Carlos SantamariaDec 12, 2022
News Hard Numbers: Qatar gets snubbed, Croatia gets Schengen nod, Nigerians get less cash, Indiana gets tough on TikTok Qatar won't meet its World Cup tourism target.Carlos SantamariaDec 08, 2022
News Will politics or soccer win Qatar's World Cup? The 2022 tournament has so far grabbed more headlines over human rights and corruption. But the focus will change once the ball gets rolling.Carlos SantamariaNov 16, 2022
Economy What We're Watching: Russian gas pipeline problems, China's economic slump, the other mobilization Did someone blow up the Nord Stream pipelines? Also, China turns from Asia’s economic leader to laggard, and Qatar drafts civilians as security guards for the World CupAlex KlimentCarlos SantamariaSep 27, 2022