On the day after the games in Qatar open, November 21st, Fletcher hosted a major Sports Diplomacy Conference featuring 12 of the world's most prominent experts in sports, politics, and foreign affairs to address some of the hard issues the games bring forth, as well as the spirit and national enthusiasm that global games provide.Fletcher's Tara Sonenshine, Professor on Public Diplomacy, moderated the discussion. Opening remarks were provided by Fletcher Dean Rachel Kyte.From human rights, nationalization, and globalization to #FIFA controversies, join us for a discussion that promises to cover the "field."
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