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Geopolitics on the Podium: Olympism, Political Neutrality, and the IOC’s Bold Stand Against Russia

In the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made headlines with its decision to bar Russian athletes from competing under their national flag. Volume XLVII Staff Editor Brendan Murphy examines the decision and its delineation of the intricate interplay between international law, geopolitical conflict, and the world of sports. The post investigates the IOC's unique platform within the international community, questions the organization’s selective commitment to its own founding principle of political neutrality, and highlights the implications of an Olympic Movement where global politics and athletic competition intersect.

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