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Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations

Partners or Adversaries: The Sahel After the Coups

FEATURING

Alex Thurston, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Cincinnati; Author of “Jihadists of North Africa and the Sahel: Local Politics and Rebel Groups”

April 14, 2027

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 Alex Thurston to share his analysis on the state of the Sahel and West Africa. He will discuss the recent surges in attacks and expansion of territory controlled by jihadist groups, the response by regional governments, and why U.S. counter-terrorism security cooperation in the region may need to be reassessed. 

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.

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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

PROGRAM Schedule

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

CONTACT Program Administrator

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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