February 2019
How the U.S. Debt Disrupts Our Politics and the International Economic System
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs and The City Club of Cleveland are pleased to present a forum on the United States' debt structure and the impact of America's debt on our global economic competitiveness. Join us for a conversation with Paul Stebbins on the fiscal and political environment and how it has never been more perilous. Trillion dollar deficits are set to return within the next two years with our already record high national debt set to skyrocket over…
Find out more »Meet and Greet with CCWA
Join us to learn more about the Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) and our volunteer and internship opportunities. At our Meet and Greet, CCWA staff members will share a cup of coffee with you and be available to talk in detail and answer your questions about CCWA's mission, current opportunities to volunteer through the Council or intern with us, as well as our work across the Cleveland community. Our Meet and Greet events are free, but reservations are required. The…
Find out more »March 2019
Happy Dog Takes on the World: The Future of Energy Kingdoms: Oil, Politics, and the Persian Gulf
Oil has moved many countries in the Persian Gulf - namely, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates - from global obscurity to some of the richest, most technologically advanced nations on earth. But that transformation doesn't come without consequences, as outlined in in Jim Krane's new book Energy Kingdoms: Oil and Political Survival in the Persian Gulf. In the book, Krane expounds on how the Middle East has also emerged as a leading voice in energy…
Find out more »Protecting Soft Targets Against Terrorist Attacks
International security and law enforcement agents from Argentina, Denmark, Hong Kong, Kenya, and Luxembourg will be traveling to Cleveland to learn about how this city plans to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks. Meetings with local government agencies, businesses, and organizations will evaluate Cleveland's terrorism prevention programs and examine efforts to identify and protect soft targets through law enforcement, intelligence, and military collaboration models. International Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program Each year, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast…
Find out more »Privacy Protection and Enforcement
Visitors from across the European Union will be in Cleveland on a State Department-sponsored program to see firsthand how government agencies, private businesses, nonprofits, healthcare, and law firms in Cleveland interact with, collect, and protect data. The program will address how state government bodies and law enforcement enforce privacy regulations and enhance data protection through multi-sector collaboration. International Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program Each year, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S.…
Find out more »Bridges to the World Workshop
Bridges to the World is a series of interactive workshops that examine the key elements of global education and explore a multitude of resources for educators to foster global competence in their classrooms. The semester-long professional development program will train a cohort of educators in middle and high school classrooms to become confident instructors in global education. The initiative will offer educational resources and professional development opportunities for teachers in the realms of world affairs, geopolitical issues and U.S. foreign policy.…
Find out more »Brexit, Transatlantic Relations, and the Future of NATO
With deadlines fast approaching, and negotiations still ongoing, the fates of Brexit and the European Union remain very uncertain. Cathryn Cluver Ashbrook, Executive Director of the Future of Diplomacy Project and the Project on Europe and the Transatlantic Relationship at the Harvard Kennedy School, will address the future of transatlantic relations and NATO in light of Brexit and regional political shifts. In what ways will Brexit effect Europe's future? How will Brexit change U.S.-European relations? Cathryn Cluver Ashbrook is the…
Find out more »Economic Revitalization through Public-Private Partnerships
In this European regional project, visitors from Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland will be traveling to Cleveland to learn how Northeast Ohio is contributing to public-private partnerships in local economic development, including business, infrastructure development, energy, environment, education, and tourism. Meetings with local businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations will examine how Cleveland's companies utilize their relationships with the public sector to promote community development and corporate citizenship. International Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program Each year, over 300…
Find out more »Education and Technology in the U.S.
Higher and secondary education officials and English-language instructors from China will be traveling to Cleveland to learn about the role of communities, civil society, and parents in advancing education reform. Visitors will develop a better understanding of U.S. education and technology resources within schools. Meetings with local non-profit organizations, businesses and schools will take a closer look at how Cleveland’s efforts to advance education through technology has impacted the local community. International Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program Each year, over 300…
Find out more »Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
Cleveland and Cuyahoga County are at the near center of the nation-wide crisis (Cuyahoga County alone has seen a 1,000 percent increase in opioid deaths since 2007). In this Multi-Regional Project, visitors from Afghanistan, Cyprus, Morocco, Seychelles, China, and Russia will visit Cleveland to address the current opioid abuse crisis, health promotion strategies, demand reduction strategies, and current trends in understanding addiction. Given how serious the issue is, a wide-range of resource and partnership initiatives have emerged in the last…
Find out more »April 2019
Global Gauntlet 2019: CCWA’s World Trivia Challenge
Mark your calendars for an evening of world trivia, food, and prizes! Join us on Thursday, April 19th for our second annual Global Gauntlet World Trivia Challenge! Teams of up to four compete to answer questions that test your knowledge of international affairs, current events, and foreign policy. This event raises money for our education initiative, Academic World Quest. All proceeds support our winning student team’s trip to the national competition in Washington DC. A cash bar and light appetizers will be available. Location: Market…
Find out more »May 2019
Bridges to the World Workshop
Bridges to the World is a series of interactive workshops that examine the key elements of global education and explore a multitude of resources for educators to foster global competence in their classrooms. The semester-long professional development program will train a cohort of educators in middle and high school classrooms to become confident instructors in global education. The initiative will offer educational resources and professional development opportunities for teachers in the realms of world affairs, geopolitical issues and U.S. foreign policy.…
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