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Infantino’s weaponization of FIFA as an instrument to amass power will have repercussions not just for fans of soccer, but for the game's role in global politics—no longer is it just a sport, but a ...
Politics On and Off the Pitch: Gianni Infantino and FIFA’s Future in the Political Sphere ...
The long-standing partnership between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) celebrates its 25th anniversary, a milestone that coincides with the 3rd AU-EU Ministerial Meeting and presents ...
From Periphery to Player: Africa’s Voice in the Shifting International Order ...
On June 13, 2025, Chelsea FC celebrated winning the first FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0. The win marked a milestone for the English club, but the post-match celebrations ...
I am a Mauritian student at McGill University, pursuing a Joint Honours degree in Political Science and International Development. My academic interests are in African politics and ethnographic ...
We are living through a moment of profound transformation in the international order. New coalitions, such as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), are positioning themselves as ...
At the 2025 NATO summit in The Hague in June, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a historic announcement: Canada, along with other NATO allies, would commit to spending five per cent of its GDP ...
In June, Chega saw its first victory with a bill that heavily restricted access to residency in Portugal. In addition to fundamental Portuguese language requirements, foreigners must now demonstrate ...