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Desafinado. Is FIFA’s sports diplomacy out of tune with Brazil?

Interview with Eric Ehrmann It’s time for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil and stadiums throughout the Samba Land are filled with large English posters promoting the slogans of FIFA’s sports diplomacy. We asked Eric Ehrmann, Brazilian columnist and RIAC blogger , to share his views on Mundial 2014 and its implications for Brazil and other countries that host this event. From your perspective, what is sports diplomacy? How would you describe the impact it has on international relations?...

11.07.2014

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Mundial 2014: Brazil is More than Soccer

World Cup Organization Brazilian-Style The FIFA World Cup finals underway in Brazil are capturing the attention of both soccer fans and big business worldwide. While on the one hand there are clear economic dividends, the host state also faces social and even political problems. Brazil’s trial-and-error approach could be quite instructive for Russia, which is already preparing to host the 2018 championship. Globalization and World Soccer While track and field is believed to be the queen of...

25.06.2014

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)