GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
As the British Empire Evolved, the 'Friendly Games' Endured
Apr 16, 2018 | 08:00 GMT
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Highlights
- This year's Commonwealth Games, held in Australia, have drawn a massive global audience to watch a unique blend of competition.
- The games continue to knit the former subjects of the British Empire, fostering political and economic ties among them.
- The event has been the scene of protests and demonstrations of anti-colonial sentiment, but it has also served as a forum for dealmaking.
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