Politics On and Off the Pitch: Gianni Infantino and FIFA’s Future in the Political…
Infantino’s weaponization of FIFA as an instrument to amass power will have repercussions not just for fans of…
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FIFA Shoots, Saudi Scores; The 2034 Men’s World Cup’s Impacts Beyond the Pitch
Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup marks a strategic move to enhance its soft power on the…
MIR Meets: Katherine Dee
Host Blaise Brosnan sits down with Substack writer and internet culture reporter Katherine Dee, to discuss the…
The Beginning of a New Era in the Middle East?
On March 10, Iran and Saudi Arabia surprised many by announcing the re-establishment of their diplomatic ties. The…
Le soft power, l’Arabie saoudite et le futur du sport
Le sport est aujourd'hui souvent utilisé comme outil politique. L'Arabie saoudite, toutefois, pousse cet usage à de…
The Economics of Oil
The volatility of the price of oil in recent years is not a consequence of a single event or action. Be it the…
The US and Saudi’s strategic alliance: Why the Biden Administration will Turn the…
The pressure to impose sanctions upon the crown prince is at odds with the two countries' vital bilateral…
Political Distancing: Canada’s Role in the Yemeni Civil War
As negotiations between Yemen, their allies, and the UN continue, the Security Council’s investigation into…
How COVID-19 Is Worsening the Crisis in Yemen
Today, amidst the worldwide outbreaks of COVID-19, Yemen is not solely battling against one crisis anymore, but…
Another Goal in Mind: “Sportswashing” in Professional Soccer
Governments have always attempted to repurpose public sporting enthusiasm for their political gain. Sportswashing…