Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Simon Chadwick, professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy at SKEMA Business School, discusses the reasons why the hosting of global sport events is a question of geopolitical survival for Qatar. He also delves into the preparedness of the country to welcome the estimated 1.5 million visitors and the security threats that could arise during the tournament. Finally, he examines the long-term possible impacts for the Qatari population, notably in terms of national identity building and social cohesion.

Sarah Vallée
Project Officer, SKEMA PUBLIKA
Sarah Vallée joined SKEMA PUBLIKA in September 2021. She has international experience in project management and policy implementation. She worked with French foreign services, cooperation agencies, international organisations and higher education institutions in Europe, Asia and Africa. She graduated from Sciences Po’s Paris School of International Affairs with a Master in International Security and holds a Certificate in Public Policy Analysis from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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[Video] Ahead of the Qatar FIFA’s World Cup : Geopolitical Survival, Security Threats & Nation Building