Significant moves in both diplomatic and economic relationships are already bearing fruit after the historic signing in September 2020 of the Abraham Accords to jointly normalize relations between Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. In the two years since the first signing, four additional Arab countries have signed on to the Accords. Moreover, other players in the region have gained the confidence needed to strengthen regional trade agreements and commercial ties. As one of the principal architects of the Accords, Robert Greenway, former deputy assistant to the president and senior director of Middle East and North Africa Affairs on the National Security Council, will share how the benefits derived from the Abraham Accords could provide future stability, security, and economic growth for the entire region.

Schedule:

5:30 PM Reception

6:00 PM Program begins

6:45 PM Q&A

7:15 PM Program concludes

Admission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students admitted free with support from the Dr. and Mrs. Wael and Sawssan Khoury Students’ Fund.

Location: The Union Club, 1211 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

Parking: Parking at the Union Club is $10 for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services, such as Uber and Lyft, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking, biking, or public transportation, including the RTA.

Registration: Please register below.

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• • Refraining from attending Foreign Policy Forum events if you:
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Questions? Contact Amy Moniot, Manager of Programming at amoniot@ccwa.org / 216 255 9006.