Glenn Cowan
Glenn Cowan is an American table tennis player best known for his role in the 'ping-pong diplomacy' that contributed to the thawing of relations between the United States and China in the early 1970s. His unexpected invitation to join the Chinese team during the 1971 World Table Tennis Championships marked a significant moment in sports diplomacy, leading to a historic visit by President Richard Nixon to China.
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Glenn Cowan is the founder and managing partner of defence-focused venture capital fund ONE9, discussing missed opportunities in NATO.
Canada in the running to headquarter new defence bank
Canada· 2025-11-13
Glenn Cowan, founder and managing partner of One9, discusses the deficit in Canada’s military capabilities.
Canadian companies gear up for a big boost in defence spendingCanada· 2025-07-18
Glenn Cowan is the founder and managing director of ONE9, a security-focused venture capital firm.
It’s not your grandfather’s war any more, and defence procurement must evolveCanada· 2025-07-02
Glenn Cowan is a former Canadian special forces commander who leads the team at ONE9.
Toronto’s Kensington Capital acquires defence-focused venture capital firm ONE9Canada· 2025-04-02
Glenn Cowan is noted for boarding the Chinese national team's bus during a historic table tennis event.
Index - Külföld - Átformálják a világot a háttérben: a diplomácia nem harc, hanem művészet
Hungary· 2025-03-23
