September 16, 2026
Event begins at 6:15 PM, Doors open 5:45 PM
The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Under 35, Diplomat, and Ambassador members and their guests. An email with registration information will be sent to eligible members prior to the event.
CCFR is honored to host Mohammed Soliman to discuss how the traditional Middle East is giving way to a region increasingly defined by its ties to Asia and what it means for U.S. strategy to pivot from nation-building to order-building in a space shaped by AI infrastructure, trade corridors, and a tech-driven Gulf.
The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. To join, renew, or upgrade your membership, please click here(opens in new tab).
ADMISSION
This program is exclusive to Ambassador, Diplomat, and Under 35 level members.
Ambassador members attend at no additional cost.
Diplomat and Under 35 members $70.
ACTIONS
5:45 PM Reception
6:15 PM Program begins
6:45 PM Dinner is served
7:45 PM Q&A
8:15 PM Event concludes
Questions? Contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org.
VENUE INFORMATION
The Union Club
1211 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Complimentary valet parking is included with your registration.
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