February 4, 2026
Sports
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Morocco as a Model of an Organized State: Sporting Achievement as a Strategic Tool of Soft Power

by Karim Ben Allal In the world of international politics, sporting tournaments are no longer merely athletic competitions or entertainment events. They have become strategic platforms for showcasing state competence, enhancing credibility, and building symbolic and cultural influence. Morocco’s organization of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 represents a unique model of this smart strategy, […]

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Result: Newcastle United 1 – Qatar 0 (120-min)

Greed, Geopolitics, Propaganda & Football. By Adrian Calamel October 7th Newcastle natives (Geordies) rejoiced in the streets as a 2-year struggle against the sale of their club unexpectedly went through with a consortium of the Saudi Public Investment Fund or PIF (80%), Amanda Staveley (10%) and the Reuben brothers (10%) finally taking the reins over […]

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