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Analýza bezpečnostní politiky během Mistrovství světa ve fotbale 2014 v Brazílii
Analysis of security policy during the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil

Author(s): Josef Smolík, Jakub Šiman
Subject(s): Security and defense, Evaluation research, Criminology, Studies in violence and power, Sports Studies
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Security policy; World Cup 2014; football; hooliganism; terrorism; criminality; protests; riots; Brazil;

Summary/Abstract: The case study analyzes the security policy of FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil. This study aims to present the greatest risks associated with organizing events of such magnitude and analyze strategic Brazils approach to ensure security during the championship. Among the biggest security risks of the championship were classified areas as terrorism, crime, social protests, spectator violence and hooliganism, cyber threats and health hazards. The paper also focuses on the actual process of championships and the consequences which brought about.

  • Issue Year: 9/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 29-45
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Czech