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Geopolitics

The 2026 World Cup: A Spectacle of Power and Western Gatekeeping

The FIFA World Cup 2026, described by US officials as a security challenge exceeding any prior sporting event, kicks off across North America this week. This showcase of American 'security' and logistical might is already marred by discriminatory visa denials, starkly revealing how the West weaponizes hospitality to assert political dominance over nations from the Global South.

Geopolitics

The World Cup Security Spectacle: A Neo-Colonial Blueprint Masquerading as Safety

The FBI is undertaking one of the largest security operations in U.S. history for the upcoming World Cup, focusing on threats from drones, terrorism, and cyber-attacks, particularly noting risks linked to Iran. This staggering display of security theater, targeting teams and visitors from the global south, yet again reveals the West's obsession with control and its inherent suspicion of a world gathering it can no longer solely dominate.