26 min
The Politics of Sports: Manga, Patriotism, and the Tokyo Olympics Culture Wars: Spheres of Influence in International Relations
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- Politics
We sit down with the Los Angeles Times sports columnist, Dylan Hernández, to talk about how sports acts as a catalyst to soft power using Japan as a case study. We dive into a variety of issues surrounding sports in international relations, including the Tokyo Olympics with host country advantage in international sporting events, as well as how sports embody a country's spirit, values, and reputation.
We sit down with the Los Angeles Times sports columnist, Dylan Hernández, to talk about how sports acts as a catalyst to soft power using Japan as a case study. We dive into a variety of issues surrounding sports in international relations, including the Tokyo Olympics with host country advantage in international sporting events, as well as how sports embody a country's spirit, values, and reputation.
26 min