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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Welcomes New Board Members Dan Bollinger and Kevin Malecek The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is delighted to welcome Daniel J. Bollinger, Business Counsel at Eaton Corporation, and…

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CCWA offers two distinct programs for Northeast Ohio young professionals to develop global leadership skills & competencies: Global Ambassadors and LEADS, which will intersect in Fall 2024. CCWA’s LEADS program is an 8-week dynamic and…

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CCWA’s Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2024-2026 The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) is a body of young…

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Rid-All Green Partnership Receives Citizen Diplomat Award The international exchange work of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) was celebrated at the Global Ties U.S. 2024 National Meeting in Washington D.C. in March. One…

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CCWA’s Richard W. Pogue Fellowship Application Is Now Open for the 2024-2025 Season The Richard W. Pogue Fellowship will cultivate the next generation of globally minded leaders in Cleveland. Our 2024-2025 fellows will have the…

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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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