Young Professionals Centennial Fall Social – Evening at the Museum: Examining the City’s Impact on the World
Cleveland History Center 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairsβ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to connect with other globally-minded young professionals at our Centennial Fall Social! Join us for a fun evening of exploring the Cleveland History Center and reflect on the CCWA's 100 years in Cleveland. Attendees are invited to join a docent guided tour…
Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
812 Huron Rd E. Suite 620 812 HURON RD E, 620, CLEVELAND, OH, United StatesShow the World Howβ¦ Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio…
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 appears likely to be another year of economic and geopolitical instability. This outlook is due to a confluence of factors: financial sector turmoil, high inflation,…
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, Russiaβs invasion of Ukraine has reached a stalemate on the frontlines. Beyond the battlefield, deliberations also continue over issues that will greatly impact the course of the war and Ukraine as a nation. Western countries are faltering in their military support; Ukrainians question…
Global Gauntlet 2024: CCWAβs World Trivia Challenge
Market Garden Brewery,Β 1947 West 25th St., Cleveland 1947 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH, United StatesMark your calendars for an evening of world trivia, food, and prizes! Join us on Thursday, February 22nd for our annual Global Gauntlet World Trivia Challenge! Teams of up to four compete to answer questions that test your knowledge of international affairs, current events, and foreign policy, while competing for great prizes from local businesses.…
Dinner Hosting: Education in the Digital Age
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Tuesday, March 12. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Education in the Digital Age. Participants are from Bulgaria, Burma, Israel, Jamaica, Kuwait, Nepal, Republic of TΓΌrkiye, and Slovenia. This project is part of the U.S.…
Dinner Hosting: NGO Management
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday, March 16. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called NGO Management. Participants are Albania, South Africa, Angola, Ukraine, Egypt, Bosnia, Liberia, Latvia, Botswana, Paraguay, and Poland. This project is part of the U.S. Department of…
India: The Emerging Geopolitical and Economic Power — Prospects and Challenges
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesJoin us for the Dr. Raj and Karen Aggarwal Forum on India for a discussion on the future of India as a global power. As the global geopolitical order continues to evolve, India, soon to be the world's third largest economy, has emerged as a critical player on the world stage. Many questions surround what…
Academic WorldQuest 2024
Academic WorldQuest is a national competition in which teams of high school students test their knowledge about international affairs, U.S. foreign policy, and current events. Teams compete over 10 rounds of trivia during this fun and competitive event. The winning team will have the option to participate in the national conference April 20, 2024 to…
Global Population: Sorting Fact from Fiction
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration for this event is closed, but walk-ups are welcome! Our global population of 8 billion is radically different than at any other time in human history -- and it's headed in an unprecedented direction. As we move deeper into the 21st century, demographic shifts and migration crises increasingly dominate the headlines. Countries around the…
Dinner Hosting: Sports for People with Disabilities
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday, April 16. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Sports for people with Disabilities. Participants are from Saudi Arabia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State's Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. Dinner Hosting…
Geopolitics and National Security in the World of Tomorrow
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is honored to host Admiral James Stavridis for the John A. Hellman Foreign Policy Forum. As we move deeper into the 21st century, technological advancement has left government regulation lagging and militaries scrambling to keep apace of rapid evolutions. Amidst the whirlwind of change, Admiral Stavridis draws upon…