About this episode

The episode explores how the United States can use sports as a tool of soft power, featuring insights from sports diplomacy expert Devin Moss.

On the latest episode of Patterson Perspectives, current Patterson students Ben Trammell and Sam Dantzler introduce their semester-long independent study exploring how the United States can leverage sports as a tool of soft power and how American sports leagues have successfully expanded into global markets. Their first guest, Devin Moss, is a leading voice in sports diplomacy, with a career bridging international relations, global sport, and public policy. Devin shares valuable insight into his professional journey, the evolving landscape of sports diplomacy, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for American influence through sport.

People in this episode

Guest: Devin Moss

Topics covered

• sports diplomacy
• soft power
• global markets
• international relations
• public policy

Keywords

• sports diplomacy
• soft power
• global markets
• Devin Moss
• American influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patterson Perspectives, United States, American sports leagues

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