The Olympics Are a Show Of Global Harmony. The World is Anything But.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Motoko RichFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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The 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted in multiple locations in Italy including Cortina d’Ampezzo, are proceeding despite a backdrop of significant global political instability. The Games, intended to promote international cooperation and peaceful competition, are occurring during a period marked by frayed diplomatic norms and strained alliances. Experts note that the Milan-Cortina Games are happening during one of the most fractious political moments in recent Olympic history. The presence of leaders like Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlights the troubled diplomatic landscape. While past Olympics have occurred during wartime, the current Games are unique due to widespread threats to global diplomacy.

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UN 40% Pacific University 40% NATO 40% Jules Boykoff 50% Giorgia Meloni 50% Greenland ×250% Venezuela 50% Donald Trump 60% World War II 60% Cortina d’Ampezzo ×270% Winter Olympics ×385% Italy ×490%

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winter olympics 100% global harmony 80% geopolitical turmoil 70% international cooperation 70% diplomatic norms 60% global conflict 50% sports politics 40% united nations 40%