The Olympic Games are mega sporting events that demand extensive security planning and financial management. Following the 9/11 attacks in 2001, global security protocols were significantly overhauled, with anti-terrorism and counterinsurgency measures rigorously applied to the Olympics. A review of past Olympic Games reveals recurring patterns, including gentrification and the displacement of residents, the introduction … Continue reading Sport-washing, Militarization and Financial Scandals: A Brief Analysis of the Past Five Summer Olympics