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Episode 5: The U.S. and Cuba: Can the Best of Enemies Kiss and Make Up?

Guest: Ambassador Vicki Huddleston

As the U.S. and Cuba forge a new path of diplomacy and cooperation, Ambassador (Ret.) Vicki Huddleston, Chief of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana from 1999-2002 and a leading U.S. expert on U.S.-Cuban relations, explored what is next for this historically turbulent relationship. Examining the economic, social, and political implications, Huddleston spoke to what challenges await the U.S. as the doors to Cuba finally re-open.

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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 (née Garcia-Olalla), Program Officer for International Exchanges, as she moves on…

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