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The World Cup marked an opportunity for Qatar to bolster its soft power and its role as a global sporting and tourism destination. Although the tournament brought a wave of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274775
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Tanzania's controversial hydroelectric project at Stiegler's Gorge.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239911
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Preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
By hosting the event, Japan aims to project to the world an image of a sophisticated, welcoming and culturally open country.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246454
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E-sports market.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243111
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The event, involving 43,000 14-18-year-olds from 159 countries, opened on August 1 but was abandoned early amid concerns for participants' safety. Dozens were hospitalised with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281503
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Russia's World Cup expenditure.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235587
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The decision took many by surprise as the three East African nations are less ready than other contenders to hold such an event. As such, the decision also raises serious…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282712
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The recent declaration of a "state of financial calamity" in Rio state is a symptom of a broader failure to fix a long-term development plan. Key political promises of security…
CAF on November 30 stripped Cameroon of the right to host the tournament after concerns were raised about the condition of stadiums, infrastructure and security. However, after…