Culturefix 2025 - Touchdown Diplomacy: American Football on the World Stage

Описание: As the National Football League extends its reach beyond U.S. borders, American football is becoming more than a game — it’s a platform for storytelling, relationship-building, and the projection of national values. This conversation explored how the NFL’s international expansion is reshaping perceptions of the United States, advancing cultural diplomacy, and serving as a strategic channel of soft power. From the role of athletes as global ambassadors to the league’s community engagement abroad, panelists examined how sport can both reflect and extend American influence in a complex and competitive geopolitical landscape.

Speakers:

DeDe Lea, Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Relations, Paramount (Introduction)
Judy Battista, Senior National Columnist, NFL.com (Moderator)
H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the U.S.
Efe Obada, Free Agent, National Football League (NFL)
Peter O’Reilly, Executive Vice President of Club Business, International, & League Events, NFL