Opinion — The Long History of the Olympic Industry and Totalitarian Regimes
The Olympic ideal of peaceful internationalism has always belonged in the realm of mythology. This ideal is dead and buried beneath the capitalist excesses of the IOC. http://dlvr.it/SCPmFg
Powerful regional organisations will be vital to ensuring that third powers retain their autonomy and do not become beholden to the interests of superpowers. http://dlvr.it/S1fVj6
The NBA has hegemonised basketball and latched onto the cultural icons of 'America' and the 'American dream' to cater to global audiences. http://dlvr.it/S4qyvP
The US believes that impairing China’s prospects in industries run on high-end chips will be more fruitful than aiming to retain leverage in other ways. http://dlvr.it/Shh2qJ
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