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.
Read the report on https://publika.skema.edu/