Global Sport Conversations - Unpacking (1): The complexities of sport, diplomacy and human societies

This is the first of two companion podcasts. In this episode, we interviewed Wonde Nevens, a current SOAS student who has recently completed the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy module – Sport and Diplomacy: ‘More than just a Game;’ alongside Gavin Price SOAS alumni and now Associate Tutor for MA Global Diplomacy programme and trade specialist in the UK Government. Wonde and Gavin speak to SOAS Teaching Fellow Verity Postlethwaite about their thoughts and experiences on sport in Ethopia, USA and Australia, in particular, the impact of current geopolitical climates on the complex issues that intersect with sport. More information on Wonde and Gavin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wonde-nevens-23549097 https://twitter.com/GavinMPrice https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff121848.php ​For information on SOAS sport and governance: www.soas.ac.uk/sport-diplomacy-and-governance/ For information on the next event at SOAS around the 2019 Japan Rugby World Cup: https://www.soas.ac.uk/jrc/events/jrc-sport-symposia-series/20sep2018-countdown-to-kickoff-japans-rugby-history-one-year-out-from-the-2019-rugby-world-cup.html