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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The 2022 Global Economic Outlook
Despite continued recovery from the pandemic in 2021, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank forecast that output in 2022 will be far below pre-pandemic projections. Moreover, the recovery has been very uneven, largely reflecting strong rebounds in certain major economies. Whereas in many developing economies, poverty rates have risen, and debt levels are high. As…
The Indo-Pacific “Quad:” Key Concepts and Prospects for the Region
The quadrilateral coalition of India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, often dubbed “The Quad” of the Indo-Pacific region, met at the White House in September 2021 for their first in-person discussions. Brookings Institution India Project Director, Dr. Tanvi Madan will join CCWA in February to discuss the purpose and prospects of this…
Academic WorldQuest 2022
CCWA's Academic WorldQuest Competition Academic WorldQuest is a national competition in which teams of high school students test their knowledge about international affairs, U.S. foreign policy, and current events. Teams compete over 10 rounds of questioning during this fun and competitive event. The winning team will have the option to participate in the national conference…
Art and International Cooperation: The Bridges that Cleveland Helps Build
In a world where conflicts most often make our news headlines, the connections that art can create across countries and cultures are perhaps more vital than ever. These connections are multifaceted: sometimes art creates space for unique international partnerships to flourish, sometimes music transcends conflict in ways than no diplomatic effort could, and sometimes art…
Global Gatherings: International Music & Mixed Drinks
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs' Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to an evening of international music and mixed drinks at Jukebox! To learn more about YPAC and meet the Class of 2021-2023, check out our website. Location: Jukebox,1404 W 29th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 Admission: The event is free, but pre-registration is…
CIFF: Navalny
CCWA is proud to be a community partner again at this year’s Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF). Our timely partner film, Navalny, follows Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist after his attempted poisoning in 2020. CIFF will run March 30 - April 7, 2022. The screening of Navalny will be on April 5, 2022 at…
How to Prepare for Climate Change with David Pogue
With climate change leading the agenda for many world leaders and yet trailing in global cooperation to manage its effects, David Pogue brings the case that individuals all around the world must begin to adjust their daily lives to prepare for inevitable instability. Join Cleveland native, six-time Emmy winner for CBS Sunday Morning, and New…