Athletic Diplomacy Archives - Page 3 of 19

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February 4, 2026

Via Foreign Policy, a look at how the Olympic ban is a necessary counter to Moscow's abuse: When the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kick off in Italy on Feb. 6, there will be no participation from Russian teams and very limited [...]

A New Cold War: Political Tension Makes U.S. vs. Canada Hockey Rivalry Even Hotter at Olympics

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January 26, 2026

Via SI.com, a look at how one of the most enduring and fiercest rivalries in sports, the feud will be magnified in Milan, amid frigid political climate and fiery on-ice clashes.: In a New York Times opinion piece in [...]

Geopolitical Football: Iran? Trump? How Sport Can Stand Strong in a Fractured World

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January 16, 2026

Via The Guardian, commentary on how the 2026 World Cup is set to be a polarizing event but, even if it will not be the first to be politically contentious, it will expose a growing unease: Five months out from the [...]

Player-to-People Diplomacy

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January 6, 2026

Via The Stimson Center, an interesting discussion exploring how NFL players represent the United States on the world stage: The NFL has a rapidly growing presence outside of the United [...]

Sticky Wicket: How China Built A Swanky Cricket Pitch To Win over Tiny Grenada

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December 23, 2025

Via The Economist, a look at how China built a swanky cricket pitch to win over tiny Grenada: On the island of Grenada, cricket is the sport. “When an international match comes to town, everyone goes crazy,” says [...]

At Arab Cup, Palestinian Football Is Uniting What Politics Has Divided

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December 9, 2025

Via Middle East Eye, a look at how - amidst genocide and despair - the Palestinian team's victories have offered the people a rare moment of triumph and defiance, as national identity transcends political [...]

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