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Episode 24: The New Afghanistan Policy: How New Is It and What’s It Worth?

Guest: Ambassador Ronald Neumann

CCWA hosted former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and current President of the American Academy of Diplomacy Ronald E. Neumann for a discussion on U.S. policy on Afghanistan.

In August 2017, the Trump Administration announced a policy shift increasing troops in Afghanistan and dropping the time limits of U.S. departure from the region. Is this really a new policy or just doubling down on 16 years of war without end? Ambassador Neumann explored the risks of staying in an unstable Afghanistan and whether or not American withdrawal is feasible.

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Transformative Global Learning Experience for 2024-2025 CCWA Global Ambassadors in Finland and Spain

The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Global Ambassadors program took nine bright and talented emerging civic leaders on an unforgettable learning journey through Cleveland, Helsinki and Madrid. Global Ambassadors is a transformative year-long global leadership…

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Now Accepting Applications for CCWA’s Global Ambassadors and LEADS Programs for Young Professionals

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 2025. CCWA’s LEADS program is an 8-week dynamic and…

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CCWA Announces Changes to Its Exchanges Team

The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Announces Changes to Its Exchanges Team The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) bids farewell to Maria Crowder (nÊe Garcia-Olalla), Program Officer for International Exchanges, as she moves on…

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