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Illusions Of Unity: The Paradox Between Mega-Sporting Events And Nation Building, Terrance Carroll
Illusions Of Unity: The Paradox Between Mega-Sporting Events And Nation Building, Terrance Carroll
Exchange: The Journal of Public Diplomacy
This article presents an investigation into the use of "nation building" rhetoric as a motive to host mega- sporting events. Previous literature regarding mega-events presents the potential for such events to be used for uniting a nation. Moreover, nation building has been conceived in public relations research as consisting of two main components; national identity and national unity, both of which can be tied to image crafting. However, examining the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the planning for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil demonstrates a paradox that exists between the concept of nation building and the actual …
The Other War Next Door: Violent Crime In Central America And The U.S. Response, Ross Albert
The Other War Next Door: Violent Crime In Central America And The U.S. Response, Ross Albert
Exchange: The Journal of Public Diplomacy
One of the defining characteristics of international politics and public diplomacy in the 21st century is the rapid growth of non-state actors. These non-state entities transcend borders and range from multinational corporations to non-governmental organizations and beyond. Transnational criminal organizations - a threatening breed of non- state actors - are increasingly common in today's international landscape. Their presence is especially forceful and troublesome within and among the small states of Central America. These organizations are interested in the pursuit of wealth and violence as a means to achieve rather than an end in itself. This paper seeks to explore transnational …