Daily: Can Art, Sport and Brands Beat Russia?

Cultural organisations are becoming more assertive in boycotting Russia. But how effective are their sanctions? Can these moves compare with economic clampdowns? Jelena Sofronijevic talks to Professor Andrew Bertoli about how sports influences international security, whether sanctions hurt individuals more than states, and whether these actions are really useful for Ukraine. 

• “The IOC and FIFA have had very cosy relationships with Putin in the past.”
• “The three times Putin has launched an invasion have always followed the Olympics.” 
• “Even weaker or mixed signals from international organisations will be stronger than those sent by individual states.” 
• “Cultural sanctions don’t stop military action directly, but they do signal support to those affected.”
• “For big organisations, the damage that would come from remaining neutral far outweighs the damage that stems from taking a side.”

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Presented and produced by Jelena Sofronijevic. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Jade Bailey. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production

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