Unfinished History on Film
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From Nationalism to Internationalism: Sports Policies and Qatar’s International Status
Sports are no longer seen as merely a competitive field. The participation and organization of sports events affect the participating and hosting countries at different social, economic, and political levels.…
The World Cup and Politics of the Pandemic in Qatar
The COVID-19 pandemic, much like the influenza pandemic a century ago, has “accelerated history” instead of marking a turning point in history. In Qatar, with the World Cup on the…
The Need for Better Data on Health, Injury, and Death in Qatar
Ever since Qatar was awarded the rights to host the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2022, the country has come under intense global scrutiny for its treatment…
Qatar’s Golden Opportunity: Create Football Fandoms for Migrant Workers
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…
FIFA World Cup Series, Regional Studies
Leveraging the opportunities from Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup: Lessons from the 2010 South Africa FIFA World Cup
Sport mega-events are recognized as significant drivers for re-imaging and branding of destinations due to the global attention they command. Similar to Qatar, South Africa has used sport mega-events to…
FIFA World Cup Series, Regional Studies
Qatar Airways’ Football Sponsorships as a Foreign Policy Strategy
For many people, Qatar Airways is the first instance in which they hear about Qatar and from which they derive initial impressions of the country. Qatar’s national airline operates as…
FIFA World Cup Series, Regional Studies
How the World Cup Impacts Sustainability in Qatar: Which Challenges Remain after the Tournament?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was bid and awarded on the premise that it would be the first-ever carbon neutral World Cup. While this is a challenging task…
Qatar’s Empowered Sportswoman Narrative May Obscure Inequalities
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…
FIFA World Cup Series, Regional Studies
Qatar’s Labor Rights Legacy: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Most analysts agree that constructive criticism of the labor rights situation in Qatar is a necessary by-product of the run-up to the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022. It helped pressure…
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