An unknown but highly interesting facet of diplomacy is what is known as “sneaker diplomacy”: countries can use sporting relations to attract attention or even initiate diplomatic recognition—as the GDR did with African states. “Sneaker diplomacy” combines sports with history, politics, and diplomacy. An expert on this topic is historian and sports scientist Dr. Daniel Lange, who will be a guest on host Ewald König's talk show “diplo.international”