February 18, 2026
Event begins at 6:00 PM; Reception at 5:15 PM
CCWA is proud to bring you this Foreign Policy Forum in partnership with The City Club of Cleveland. Please read for important information on registration. Registration is done through The City Club’s website, but CCWA members can still register at the appropriate membership rate using the discount codes below. Please note that these discount codes are for CCWA members only.
CCWA Global Citizen and Global Family Members: Please select a City Club “Non-Member” ticket and use discount code [CCWAMEM] to receive your ticket at your CCWA membership rate.
CCWA Global Supporters, Diplomats, Ambassadors, and Students: Please select a City Club “Non-Member” ticket and use discount code [CCWAVIP] to receive your ticket at your CCWA membership rate.
To register for this event, please do so through The City Club of Cleveland event webpage (click here).
In December 2025, Slovenia completed its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council—participating in 558 formal meetings and 238 consultations of the Security Council, and so much more. Throughout its term, Slovenia addressed the most pressing issues, upheld its values, and shared its expertise globally to maintain international peace and security.
More recently, in its final month as a member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia held the Presidency for the second time. A visit to Syria and Lebanon was on the agenda, as well as topics related to Bosnia, Sudan, Palestine, Afghanistan, and others. At the helm is Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, who brings a wealth of policy knowledge and experience to the table. There may be few others with such timely insights on global affairs that have recently dominated the headlines.
In addition to his term in the Security Council, Ambassador Žbogar has had an impressive diplomatic career. He has served as Slovenia’s Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador to the US, and Head of the EU Delegation to Kosovo and North Macedonia.
Join us as Ambassador Žbogar sits down with CCWA’s Marti Flacks and reflects on Slovenia’s tenure on the UN Security Council, the state of global affairs, and more.
ADMISSION
Students admitted free with support from the Dr. and Mrs. Wael and Sawssan Khoury Students’ Fund.
Global Citizen and Family Members $20; Non-Members $30.
Global Supporter, Diplomat, and Ambassador Members attend for free with their membership.
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VENUE INFORMATION
The City Club of Cleveland
1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100, Cleveland OH 44115
There are a number of parking garages nearby, including the Playhouse Square Parking Garage (1450 Chester Ave), Lumen Garage (1600 Euclid Ave., enter E. 17th St.), Hanna Garage (1509 Prospect Ave.), or U.S. Bank Garage (2060 E 14th St.).
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