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CCWA Welcomes New Finance Director Jason Staviscak and Bids Farewell to Long-time Finance Director Doug Firman The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is delighted to welcome Jason Staviscak as its new Finance Director. CCWA’s…

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We are pleased to welcome the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Global Ambassadors 2024-2025 Cohort. CCWA’s Global Ambassadors program invites emerging leaders in Northeast Ohio on a transformative journey to think more globally and to…

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This summer CCWA welcomed 39 Brazilian educators for a homestay experience with families around Northeast Ohio. Nearly two dozen Citizen Diplomat volunteers opened up their homes to international guests for a fun weekend exploring Cleveland…

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We are pleased to welcome the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ 2024-2025 Richard W. Pogue Fellows. The Fellowship offers emerging leaders in our community the opportunity to participate in in-depth foreign policy discussions and network…

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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs welcomes new members to our Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC). YPAC is a body of young professionals who support the work of CCWA in its efforts to…

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A Podcast from the Cleveland Council on World Affairs

Hear firsthand accounts and perspectives on current global issues and examine international news stories behind the headlines. Experts, government officials, representatives of the media, and diplomats explore relevant and timely geopolitical topics ranging from foreign policy to world economics and current global issues. Join the global conversation!

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Episode 62: Lessons from the Edge: Ukraine in Crisis with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch

Ambassador Marie "Masha" Yovanovitch has a stark but hopeful story to tell of the dedication of foreign service officers and her own career. As Ambassador...
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Episode 61: How the UN is Tackling Global Crises: An Insider’s Perspective with UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming

The world has always been managing crises. From armed conflict to climate change and pandemics, the United Nations is the place where the international community...
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Episode 60: International Women of Courage: Honoring the 2023 Awardees

The International Women of Courage Award given by the U.S. Secretary of State recognizes extraordinary women from around the world who have demonstrated exceptional courage,...

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