September 2021
Afghanistan’s Lessons for a More Sustainable Foreign Policy
After two decades of U.S. engagement in Afghanistan, America's longest war is ending with a dramatically unplanned evacuation of civilian personnel, U.S. citizens, and some vulnerable Afghans ahead of the September 11 deadline set for the formal withdrawal of U.S. forces. The rapid take-over of Kabul by the Taliban has prompted debate about the future of Afghanistan, the impact of U.S. policy decisions, and the moral responsibility that America bears following its decades of intervention. What lessons can the United…
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Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »Jóvenes en Acción – Mexico Youth Virtual Program
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is seeking internationally-minded families to virtually welcome one or two high-achieving high school students from Mexico! Students will engage in programming focused on Mayan and English language learning, tech education, financial literacy, and empowering tomorrow’s leaders. The students are participating in the Jóvenes en Acción ("Youth in Action") exchange program that provides high school students from Mexico to engage with resources in the United States to build leadership, communication, English language, and community engagement…
Find out more »Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »The United Nations in a Changing World
The past year has shown that global issues of climate change, pandemics, and great power struggles will require greater international cooperation across borders. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, will address the role of the UN in this changing world, and its ongoing efforts to foster and strengthen global cooperation. What can the International Community do to better address growing global challenges while continuing to seek to prevent war and conflict? Stéphane Dujarric is the Spokesperson for…
Find out more »Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »November 2021
Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »A Look at Immigration & Global Migration: Resources for Educators
Join the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for an hour-long virtual session on issues of immigration and global migration. We invite middle school and high school teachers (grade 7-12) to participate in the session and explore the history of immigration to the United States and current U.S. policy, as well as the issue of the global refugee crisis. We will share lesson plans, resources, and tools for educators to address this challenging topic in their classrooms. The workshop is appropriate…
Find out more »Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »The United States and an Evolving Europe: Transatlantic Ties 2021-2022
With federal elections in Germany in September 2021 and presidential elections in France in May 2022, the European political landscape is evolving just as the Biden Administration is seeking to rebuild and revitalize the transatlantic relationship. The transatlantic agenda is vast, including issues of common interest such as climate change, cybersecurity, defense, and trade. However, domestic political trends in Europe and in the United States continue to impact U.S.-EU cooperation. The withdrawal from Afghanistan will also have a lasting impact…
Find out more »Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »December 2021
Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
Find out more »Cleveland LEADS: Leadership, Exchange, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS Do you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? How do topics such as global awareness, international complexity and diversity, intercultural understanding, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? How can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? The Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 10-week course that draws on subject matter experts and…
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