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Human rights organizations and international media have consistently expressed vociferous disapproval of Qatar’s treatment of its foreign workforce, calling it  “modern slavery.” In response, Qatar’s government has partnered with the…

For more than two decades, Qatar has sought regional influence and global prominence through an ambitious project of rapid modernization, including its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Central…

In both a recent CIRS blog post and public talk, Gijsbert Oonk discussed the ways citizenship status impacts the eligibility of players to represent states in international sports tournaments. The…

There are growing calls for a boycott of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Human rights groups have long criticized Qatar for the abuse and exploitation of its migrant…

At the 2022 World Cup, Qatar may take the lead in a debate about the legitimacy of foreign-born players representing the country. In 2015, the Qatari national men’s team played…