The Nationalist Games By: Stephen Saideman , / 11 February, 2014 The Olympics are supposed to be about overcoming differences among countries. They’re really about building nationalism.
The Olympics Go Beyond Sport By: Jennifer Jeffs , / 3 August, 2012 Jennifer Jeffs on how the Games bring us together more than they pit us against each other.
What’s In a Country’s Name? By: Stephen Saideman , / 1 August, 2012 The Olympics are one more stage for Greece and Macedonia to argue about the latter’s name.
Olympic Reading By: OpenCanada Staff , / 31 July, 2012 OpenCanada’s list of the top reads about the Games.
A Leap Forward For Saudi Arabia By: Qanta Ahmed , / 30 July, 2012 For the first time, Saudi women will compete at the Olympics. It’s a triumph for Saudis and non-Saudis.
The London Security Spectacle By: Phil Boyle , / 30 July, 2012 More than a billion pounds will be spent on security for the Games. Will it make anybody safer?
What Politics Can Learn From Sport By: Richard Pound , / 30 July, 2012 Governments could learn from the Olympics says Dick Pound.
Political Games By: OpenCanada Staff , / 30 July, 2012 When you have an event as high profile as the […]
