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The dangers of sportswashing for the Olympics
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The dangers of sportswashing for the Olympics

Ian Bremmer and Sally Jenkins discuss sportswashing, the growing influence of Saudi Arabia and China in global sports, and whether foreign money in pro sports makes it harder for governments to do their jobs.

Could the Olympics ever be free of politics?
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Could the Olympics ever be free of politics?

Ian Bremmer and Sally Jenkins discuss the impact of politics on the Olympics, including the debate over neutral flags, political boycotts, corruption within the IOC, and the enduring appeal of athletes like Simone Biles and Sha’Carri Richardson.

The politics of the Paris Olympics
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The politics of the Paris Olympics

Will politics overshadow the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? Ian Bremmer and Washington Post sports columnist Sally Jenkins discuss the biggest stories heading into this year’s Games and whether the Olympics can ever be non-political.

Ian Explains: Why authoritarian rulers love the Olympics
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Ian Explains: Why authoritarian rulers love the Olympics

Ian Bremmer explains how authoritarian regimes use the Olympic Games as a tool for political propaganda, despite the International Olympic Committee's insistence that the Olympics promote democratic values around the world.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, security fears and logistical challenges abound
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At the 2024 Paris Olympics, security fears and logistical challenges abound

Ian Bremmer and Washington Post sports columnist Sally Jenkins discuss logistical challenges at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and security concerns amid Russian misinformation, cybersecurity threats, and an IOC ban on Russia’s Olympic Committee.

Kylian Mbappé of France during the UEFA Euro 2024 Football Championship match between Austria and France on June 17, 2024
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Footballer Kylian Mbappé attacks France’s far right

On the eve of his country's first game, Mbappé, arguably the best player of his generation, used his spotlight to turn the nation's attention away from the field and toward the ballot box.

GZERO 2023 winners and losers
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2023's biggest winners and losers in global politics

Who won? Who lost? Global politics may be about how you play the game, but at the end of the day – or the year – some folks come out on top and others don’t. Here’s GZERO’s list of the biggest winners and losers of 2023. Let us know what you think, and have a Happy New Year!

Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi celebrates the team's victory against Pakistan in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on Monday.
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Afghanistan’s cricketers inspire nation with World Cup dream

The streets of Kabul erupted in joy Monday night as Afghans celebrated their national team’s massive upset victory against Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup.

The Graphic Truth: The NHL is no longer dominated by Canadians
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The Graphic Truth: The NHL is no longer dominated by Canadians

Tuesday was the happiest day of the year for many Canadians: NHL opening night! Canadian fans may notice, however, that there are fewer and fewer Canadian players – part of an ongoing trend.

The inaugural LIV Golf Invitational
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The messy geopolitics of … golf

After years of legal wrangling in the golfing world, the decades-old PGA Tour is merging with LIV Golf, a breakaway league backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund that’s overseen by de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.