Globalization is effecting a close convergence of sport and foreign policy. In order to respond to novel social, political, cultural and economic pressures, sta

How events like the Olympics and World Cup have affected international relations: “A significant contribution to historical knowledge and understanding.” ?P

Explores the relationship between sport and national identities within the context of globalization in the modern era.

This book offers an accessible overview of the role sport plays in international relations and diplomacy. Sports diplomacy has previously been defined as an old

The institutional relationship between sport and the military appears to be intensifying. In the US for example, which faced global criticism for its foreign po