a burke chair in strategy at the center for strategic and international studies. but we are just two days away now from the opening ceremonies of the winter games in sochi the head of the international olympic committee has a message for world leaders who are using the games to score political points here's his take we are grateful to those who respect the fact that sports can only contribute to development and peace if it's not used as a speech for political dissent or for trying to score points in internal or external political contests druther political leaders we say have the courage to address your disagreements in a peaceful direct political dialogue and not on the backs of the athletes. or for the games russia has built new venues around sochi to host the events are. moti as more the olympic hopefuls and bumps lady use and