Public Forum
Afghanistan’s Lessons for a More Sustainable Foreign Policy
After two decades of U.S. engagement in Afghanistan, America's longest war is ending with a dramatically unplanned evacuation of civilian personnel, U.S. citizens, and some vulnerable Afghans ahead of the…
The United Nations in a Changing World
The past year has shown that global issues of climate change, pandemics, and great power struggles will require greater international cooperation across borders. Stรฉphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the United Nations…
The Indo-Pacific โQuad:โ Key Concepts and Prospects for the Region
The quadrilateral coalition of India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, often dubbed โThe Quadโ of the Indo-Pacific region, met at the White House in September 2021 for…
Can the U.S. Reset the Agenda with Latin America?
The Summit of the Americas, hosted in San Diego in June, brought about tense interactions between the U.S. and our hemispheric neighbors to the south. Debate about the guestlist, threats…
From Tires to Technology: How Goodyear is Shaping an Evolving World of Transportation
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States(As the CEO of a multinational corporation, Rich Kramer is leading The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company through an evolution of mobility and transportation that is taking place around the…
International Women of Courage: Honoring the 2023 Awardees
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe 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, strength, and leadership in advocating…
How the UN is Tackling Global Crises: An Insider’s Perspective
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe world has always been managing crises. From armed conflict to climate change and pandemics, the United Nations is the place where the international community gathers to attempt to solve…
Lessons from the Edge: Ukraine in Crisis | A Luncheon Event
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesReflecting on the events that led to her removal as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine in 2019, Marie โMashaโ Yovanovitch has a stark but hopeful story to tell of the dedication…
Centennial Civic Forum
Marriott Key Tower 1360 W Mall Dr., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe results of the 2021 Global Cities Report by A.T. Kearney, a global consulting firm, showed that the cities with the greatest global connectivity were best positioned for post-pandemic recovery…
The Bin Laden Papers: Exposing the U.S. Misunderstanding of Terrorism
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration is closed for this event. In early May 2011, U.S. Special Operations Forces raided Usama Bin Ladenโs compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where he was hiding and ended his…
The Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook for 2024: More Uncertainty Ahead?
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration for this event has closed. Please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org with questions. The global economy has been battered by a series of crises in recent years, and 2024…
What’s Next for Ukraine?
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration for this event is closed. After nearly two years of war, Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine has reached a stalemate on the frontlines. Beyond the battlefield, deliberations also continue over…