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1 – 8 of 8Sportswashing, once the domain of pariah states hosting large sports events, has evolved to include sovereign investment in European and US sports. As these investments become…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280617
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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
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BAHRAIN: Executions will stoke sectarian tensions
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES217306
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Because of heavy government involvement, Gulf-based media outlets have never had a reputation for independence or journalistic rigour. However, the boycott of Qatar by Saudi…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235831
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Riyadh reacted to Ottawa’s criticism of the arrests by breaking diplomatic ties and immediately withdrawing investments, trade, students and medical patients, demanding support…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236709
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After staging major boxing and motor-racing events at home, Riyadh is bidding to acquire Newcastle United, a team in the English Premier League, as well as looking at German…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253775
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IRAN: Protests’ aftermath will deepen policy disputes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES227947
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Surveys highlight an increasing acceptance by Arab young people of non-Arab states as allies of regional countries