Kristian Coates Ulrichsen
Fellow at the Baker Institute for Public Policy
Articles
Western, especially European, reactions to the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups reveal double standards. While Qatar faced a barrage of unfair criticism, the US has escaped accountability for organizing a tournament marred by several controversies, including visa discrimination, issues of accessibility and affordability, and bias.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Annelle Sheline
Going after the region’s most essential diplomat is a mistake the Middle East—and the United States—can ill-afford.