Episode 57 - Sasha Larkin and Protecting Mega Sports Events

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring teams and fans from around the globe to North America - and with them, a range of potential security challenges. In episode 57 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks with Sasha Larkin, Director of Intelligence and C4 Operations for the tournament, to explore how security planning is unfolding for the world's largest sporting event. They also discuss her experience as Assistant Sheriff in Las Vegas, tackling terrorism, organised crime, and active shooter incidents, and how her community-first approach strengthens resilience at every level. Full transcripts for each episode can be found at:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow DEEP Dive to stay up to date with each new upload.

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Episode 57 - Sasha Larkin and Protecting Mega Sports Events is an episode from DEEP Dive by NATO DEEP.

This episode is 00:50:16 long.

This episode was published on Apr 9, 2025.

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