In July, the 2024 NATO Summit and the 2024 Paris Olympics showcased deepening divisions on the global stage, each in its own sphere. NATO seized on the Russia-Ukraine conflict to criticize China, using it as a pretext to push for its expansion into Asia. Geopolitical tensions spilled over to the sports arena, where the focus increasingly shifted from the Olympics as a symbol of unity and peace to the conflicts that are fracturing the international community.
The August issue of TI Observer delves into the mixed messaging evident between the 2024 NATO Summit and the Paris Olympics, exploring the geopolitical implications of NATO's expansionist agenda and the observable tensions during the Olympic Games, while looking ahead at the prospects for international cooperation amidst these growing challenges.