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CMENAS Fall 2023 Colloquium Series Lecture: Crafting Narratives and Influence: Tracing the Evolution of Saudi Arabia's Sportswashing Strategy (2016-2023)
Karim Zidan, Investigative Journalist
Over the past eight years, Saudi Arabia's sports strategy has transformed from a simple reputation management tool to a comprehensive soft power plan encompassing regional diplomacy, economic diversification, global impact, and a continuous stream of entertainment for the nation's youth. Karim Zidan's lecture will delve into these shifts and their implications for the intersection of sports and politics, shedding light on what lies ahead in this evolving landscape.
Karim Zidan is an investigative journalist and researcher with a primary focus on the intricate interplay of sports, power, and politics. His work has been showcased in publications like The New York Times and The Guardian, among others. Additionally, he is the founder of Sports Politika, a media platform entirely devoted to his distinctive sport-politics niche.
This event is part of the CMENAS Fall Colloquium 2023: “The MENA world after a MENA World Cup” 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church Street, Ann Arbor.
Colloquium questions: cmenas@umich.edu
This series is funded in part by the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS) U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center (NRC) grant.
To register, go to https://myumi.ch/8eA8n.
Karim Zidan is an investigative journalist and researcher with a primary focus on the intricate interplay of sports, power, and politics. His work has been showcased in publications like The New York Times and The Guardian, among others. Additionally, he is the founder of Sports Politika, a media platform entirely devoted to his distinctive sport-politics niche.
This event is part of the CMENAS Fall Colloquium 2023: “The MENA world after a MENA World Cup” 555 Weiser Hall, 500 Church Street, Ann Arbor.
Colloquium questions: cmenas@umich.edu
This series is funded in part by the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS) U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center (NRC) grant.
To register, go to https://myumi.ch/8eA8n.
| Building: | Weiser Hall |
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| Event Type: | Workshop / Seminar |
| Tags: | center for middle eastern and north african studies, Cmenas Colloquium Series, Discussion, Workshop |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, International Institute |
