Olympic officials resisted pressure to ban Iran from the Tokyo Games Andrew Bertoli, Thandiwe Keet, and Aleksandra Smajevic - July 27, 2021 In these 9 cases, sporting authorities tried to ban a country from international competition.
Do the Olympics promote nationalism — and international conflict? Here’s the research. Kathleen Powers - July 26, 2021 Real-world rivalries often play out in the Olympic arena
Nobody can go to the Tokyo Olympics. So why is the government going ahead with them? Phillip Y. Lipscy and Daniel Smith - July 18, 2021 The political stakes are high, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga must face voters in a general election this fall
Americans are divided over boycotting the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Here’s the data. Craig Kafura - April 11, 2021 Many Americans later regretted the decision not to participate in the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics
John Geddert killed himself after being charged with abuse. Gymnastics’ problems go beyond any one person. Julie Novkov - March 3, 2021 This time, the athletes themselves are pushing for change — and that may make the difference.
The Trump administration sanctioned China for detaining 1 million Uighurs. Here’s what Americans think. Nazita Lajevardi and John Kuk - September 20, 2020 They approve of sanctions but don’t want a war
Persuading Americans that they’re safe from the coronavirus may be harder than you think David Malet - April 16, 2020 Americans don’t trust leaders and experts’ assurances about safety, our research finds.
How Saudi Arabia uses women’s rights reforms against women’s rights and reform Nermin Allam - March 29, 2019 The crown prince’s approach to women’s rights still excludes feminists.
Water is getting scarcer. Is foreign investment making the problem worse? Meir Alkon - December 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81855" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Toxic froth from industrial pollution floats
Taiwan votes on 10 referendums this week. Here’s what you need to know. Shan-Jan Liu and Austin Horng-En Wang - November 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80530" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a