There are fears that escalating US-Chinese tensions could threaten the independence of African and other nonaligned nations.
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South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa emphasises economic diplomacy and ‘progressive internationalism’, which promotes global equity and ending the dominance of the global north.
Some key winners have emerged off the field.
The mighty power of football across the globe.
Research shows the strength of team loyalty.
Korea is an attractive destination for aspiring influencers, and the government supports these budding stars.
The stakes are high.
China is seen as Africa’s saviour and friend in the film - which is still full of racist stereotypes.
Five essential reads on Russia’s relationship with Africa.
Military service is compulsory in South Korea and many deem it unfair that the band’s members have been allowed to put it off.
In recent years, the Chinese government has used scholarships to shape the views of Indonesian Muslim students on controversial issues such as the mistreatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
A cold war - and the importance of trusted information - is pushing the UK government to revise its attitude to the BBC.
It may be soft power, but it still packs a punch.
Vladimir Putin has built a state-led strategy focused on building power and exerting control across the world, through the use of sport.
For six decades, this quintessentially British character has forged a strong relationship with the continent.
It’s all about winning in 2022.
China’s engagement with Ghana was solidified by its willingness to undertake an expensive project Western partners had run away from.
The competition for soft power is at the heart of the Olympics. This year, the opening ceremony will be crucial for Japan.
But it’s the taking part that counts.
Where natural resources are shared, in addition to the states, regional and international organisations also have a role to play in steering who gets what.
Top contributors
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Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy, SKEMA Business School
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Doctoral Researcher in Politics, University of Surrey
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Lecturer in Journalism, University of Technology Sydney
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Researcher of Sport Business, University of Manchester
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Honorary Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Studies and Governance, University of the Free State
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Director, The Future of Diplomacy at the Institute for the Future of Knowledge, University of Johannesburg
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Research Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University
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Lecturer, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies, Curtin University
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Government and International Relations and US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
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Lecturer, Center for Foreign Language Education and Research, Rikkyo University, Rikkyo University
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Professor and Director of the Policy Innovation Hub, Griffith Business School, Griffith University
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Adjunct professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Emeritus Professor of Journalism, Cardiff University
