Global Stage: Sport, Influence, and the Politics of Mega-Events

Global Stage: Sport, Influence, and the Politics of Mega-Events

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Global sporting events are not only moments of competition—they are platforms where politics, power, and international influence are on full display.

As Seattle prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026, it will become part of a global system in which sport is used to project influence, shape reputation, and advance strategic interests. From public investment and governance decisions to debates over labor, human rights, and global perception, these events reveal how deeply sport is intertwined with international affairs.
This conversation will examine the role of mega-events in today’s geopolitical landscape. How do countries use sport to signal power and legitimacy? What are the political and economic stakes of hosting? And how do these global spectacles reflect broader tensions and alignments in the world today?

Join us for a discussion that goes beyond the pitch to explore how sport operates as a tool of global politics—and what it means for Seattle to take part in this high-stakes arena.

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June 2, 2026

12-1pm

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