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Why are so many MMA fighters turning to right-wing politics?
The latest edition of the Sports Politika podcast delves into the growing trend of MMA fighters trading the cage for the political arena.
Dec 2
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Karim Zidan
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November 2023
Conor McGregor has become a darling of the far right
The former UFC champion’s anti-migrant sentiments coupled with his investigation by Irish police over “hate speech” has cast him as an unlikely martyr…
Nov 30
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Karim Zidan
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Conor McGregor has become a darling of the far right
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Dublin riots expose Conor McGregor’s role in stoking anti-migrant hate
The UFC’s biggest star is among the agitators stirring chaos and hate in Ireland. Now he is reportedly being investigated by Irish police.
Nov 27
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Dublin riots expose Conor McGregor’s role in stoking anti-migrant hate
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How my time among revolutionaries and reporting on a warlord shaped my writing
In the inaugural episode of The Sports Politika podcast, I talk about watching football with revolutionaries and MMA with a president. I also talk about…
Nov 25
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Karim Zidan
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We can all learn from Muhammad Ali’s solidarity with Palestine
Muhammad Ali opposed Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. He also loved and respected his Jewish friends and family. We can all learn from…
Nov 21
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We can all learn from Muhammad Ali’s solidarity with Palestine
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Our People
"Sadness stirs among the family, a sense that their collective fate rests in the balance of tonight’s tragedy."
Nov 19
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Karim Zidan
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Our People
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Crafting Narratives and Influence: My University of Michigan lecture on Saudi sports
I visited Ann Arbor this week to speak at the University of Michigan's CMENAS colloquium about the evolution of Saudi Arabia's sports strategy. Listen…
Nov 17
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Karim Zidan
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Crafting Narratives and Influence: My University of Michigan lecture on Saudi sports
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Israel’s Euro 2024 games in Hungary spotlight far-right bonds
As longtime allies, both Netanyahu and Orbán share a similar approach to populist politics, including overseeing a democratic backsliding in their…
Nov 14
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Karim Zidan
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Israel’s Euro 2024 games in Hungary spotlight far-right bonds
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Amid Gaza's destruction, Palestinian national team keeps dreaming of the World Cup
As Gaza faces genocide, the Palestinian national team's dream of reaching a first World Cup lives on.
Nov 7
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Karim Zidan
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America loves its war criminals
As Gaza suffered through one of its worst night of Israeli air strikes—a night reminiscent of the U.S. “Shock and Awe” attacks in Iraq in 2003—George W…
Nov 1
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Karim Zidan
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America loves its war criminals
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October 2023
Glitz, Glamor and Geopolitics: Saudi's juggling act
While Saudi Arabia strives to captivate the world with its lavish events and lofty national aspirations, it remains unable to mask the stark challenges…
Oct 30
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Karim Zidan
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Glitz, Glamor and Geopolitics: Saudi's juggling act
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Beyond Football: Qatar's role in Israel-Hamas war shows new global influence
Qatar’s efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages coupled with its influence through its Al Jazeera network emphasize the country’s emerging…
Oct 27
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Karim Zidan
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Beyond Football: Qatar's role in Israel-Hamas war shows new global influence
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