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Celebrating Nations on the Global Stage: From the World Cup to the Semiquincentennial
LIVE from Washington, DC. Part of our Sports Diplomacy Summit
Moderated by Andrew Sollinger, CEO & Publisher, Foreign Policy
The Honorable Rosie Rios, Chair, America250
Jassim Al Jassim, CEO, Local Organising Committee for Football Events
As North America prepares to host the World Cup, Foreign Policy will bring together leaders from government, business, and the playing field to explore how athletics is shaping diplomacy, economic strategy, and international cooperation.
As part of Foreign Policy’s Sports Diplomacy Week, the program will also consider the operational, security, and societal dimensions of major competitions, highlighting how sports can foster connection, drive opportunity, and strengthen international partnerships in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
Celebrating Nations on the Global Stage: From the World Cup to the Semiquincentennial
LIVE from Washington, DC. Part of our Sports Diplomacy Summit
Moderated by Andrew Sollinger, CEO & Publisher, Foreign Policy
The Honorable Rosie Rios, Chair, America250
Jassim Al Jassim, CEO, Local Organising Committee for Football Events
As North America prepares to host the World Cup, Foreign Policy will bring together leaders from government, business, and the playing field to explore how athletics is shaping diplomacy, economic strategy, and international cooperation.
As part of Foreign Policy’s Sports Diplomacy Week, the program will also consider the operational, security, and societal dimensions of major competitions, highlighting how sports can foster connection, drive opportunity, and strengthen international partnerships in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
