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The Global Athlete: International Talent and the Changing Business of College Sports
LIVE from Washington, DC. Part of our Sports Diplomacy Summit
Moderated by Rishi Iyengar, Staff Writer, Foreign Policy
Travis Murphy, Founder and CEO, Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment
Greg Collucci, General Manager, Men's Basketball, Georgetown University
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.
The Global Athlete: International Talent and the Changing Business of College Sports
LIVE from Washington, DC. Part of our Sports Diplomacy Summit
Moderated by Rishi Iyengar, Staff Writer, Foreign Policy
Travis Murphy, Founder and CEO, Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment
Greg Collucci, General Manager, Men's Basketball, Georgetown University
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.










