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SUMMARY:European Security Under a Shifting World Order
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. An email with registration information has been sent to eligible members. \nCCFR is honored to host Rose Gottemoeller\, William J. Perry Lecturer at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies\, to discuss the future of European security. Drawing upon her experiences as the Deputy Secretary General of NATO from 2016 to 2019\, Ms. Gottemoeller will analyze how European nations are being forced to reassess their roles in regard to their national and regional security. She will examine the ways in which Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to inform and influence Europe’s relationship with the U.S.\, and the ramifications of a more isolationist U.S. policy towards the continent. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/european-security-under-a-shifting-world-order/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. Walk-ins are not permitted. Please email jconnell@ccwa.org with questions. \nWelcome to the 2025-2026 Foreign Policy Forum season! To kick off the season\, CCWA is honored to host Brian Katulis\, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute\, to discuss the critically important\, yet often complicated\, U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. \nMr. Katulis will draw upon decades of experience living and working in the Middle East to analyze current and past administrations’ policies in the Middle East. The United States under President Trump has outlined a number of foreign policy priorities for the Middle East\, including deterrence of Iran\, countering terrorist networks\, and strengthening economic and technological cooperation with partners in the region.  With the Israel-Gaza conflict nearing the two-year mark\, Syria working to rebuild\, and Iran continuing its nuclear program\, the region remains as tumultuous as ever. Does this administration have the capability to affect positive change? What does this administration’s version of peace look like? \nBrian Katulis is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute\, specializing in U.S. foreign policy and national security. He hosts the MEI podcast series Taking the Edge Off the Middle East and authors the column “Making Sense: A Weekly Take on U.S. Foreign Policy.”  As a foreign policy strategist and senior fellow\, Mr. Katulis has produced influential studies that have shaped key regional policy debates and provided expert testimony to congressional committees on his findings. Prior to MEI\, he was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress\, where he built the center’s Middle East program. His career also includes significant experience at the National Security Council\, the U.S. Department of State\, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/making-sense-of-u-s-policy-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250928T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Addressing the North American Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Sunday\, September 28th. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Addressing the North American Opioid Crisis. Participants are from Canada. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-addressing-the-north-american-opioid-crisis/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Protecting Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Sunday\, October 12th. \nParticipants from across the globe will be in Cleveland on an exchange project called Protecting Cybersecurity. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-protecting-cybersecurity/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
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SUMMARY:Constructing Peace: How Diplomats Change the World
DESCRIPTION:This event has reached capacity. Please email jconnell@ccwa.org to be placed on the wait list. \nIn a time when turmoil and conflict dominate the headlines\, it can be difficult to maintain belief in the often slow-moving process of diplomacy. Yet\, diplomacy remains a critically important method for facing and overcoming the challenges facing the United States and the world. Diplomatic endeavors have a long history of successes\, from the opening of China and the agreement to end the Vietnam War\, to the Abraham Accords. How can today’s seemingly insurmountable struggles be softened or solved by negotiation? What lessons from the past can we apply to the present? \nCCWA is honored to host Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat to share the lessons he has learned not just from studying modern diplomacy\, but actively practicing it. As author of the new book\, The Art of Diplomacy\, Ambassador Eizenstat will draw upon his wealth of experience from his distinguished career in public service\, as well as his numerous interviews with key figures in American diplomacy\, to suggest a framework for the U.S. to conduct successful negotiations. Ambassador Eizenstat will provide a 360-degree view of international negotiations at the highest level\, as he takes us behind-the-scenes of major international agreements from the Good Friday Agreement to the Kyoto Protocols and the Iranian Nuclear Accord. \nThroughout his career in public service across six presidential administrations\, Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat held a number of key senior positions\, including U.S. Ambassador to the European Union\, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade\, and Under Secretary of State for Economic\, Business and Agricultural Affairs\, among others. He served as Special Adviser on Holocaust-Era Issues to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of State John Kerry during the Obama Administration\, and held positions on the Defense Policy Board for Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. Currently\, Ambassador Eizenstat is Senior Counsel in Covington & Burling LLP’s international practice\, where he focuses on resolving international trade problems and business disputes with the U.S. and foreign governments. \nHe has written multiple books\, including Imperfect Justice (2003)\, President Carter: The White House Years (2018)\, and most recently\, The Art of Diplomacy (2024). Copies of The Art of Diplomacy will be available for purchase at the event.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/constructing-peace-how-diplomats-change-the-world/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000
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SUMMARY:Examining Global Supply Chains with the Port of Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:This event is exclusively for members of CCWA. Unfortunately\, we have reached capacity for this program. Please email jconnell@ccwa.org to be placed on the wait list. \nCleveland’s economy is inextricably linked to global trade and supply chains. Cuyahoga and our surrounding counties exported more than $10 billion in goods in 2023\, while more than 800 foreign-owned companies operate in the region. Cleveland’s world-class healthcare\, manufacturing\, and technology industries rely on raw materials and components from Canada\, Mexico\, Germany\, China\, Japan\, and many more. And yet\, decades-old assumptions about how international trade works have been upended in the last five years\, first by the supply chain disruptions of the pandemic and then by the rapidly evolving trade policies of the Trump Administration. Join CCWA and the Port of Cleveland as we take a closer look at this issue and what it means for Cleveland. \nThe Port of Cleveland is on the front lines of changes in global supply chains and the impacts of tariffs. CCWA is excited to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at the operation of the port. Following a walking tour of the port facilities\, participants will join a discussion on the state of global supply chains and what this might mean for Cleveland. The roundtable format will invite all participants to join the conversation and share their perspectives and questions about this critical topic.  \nCCWA’s new CEO\, Marti Flacks\, will lend her expertise as moderator of the roundtable. Before joining CCWA\, Marti served as the first Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Supply Chain Center at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She will be joined by the Port of Cleveland Chief Commercial Officer Dave Gutheil; Senior Vice President for Urban Planning & Engagement Linda Sternheimer; and Vice President of Operations and Facilities Jared Magyar.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/examining-global-supply-chains-with-the-port-of-cleveland/
LOCATION:Port of Cleveland\, 1100 W. 9th Street\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Hosting Opportunity: Youth Ambassadors Latin America
DESCRIPTION:This fall CCWA is seeking families in the Cleveland area to host one or two students from Friday\, October 24 – Tuesday\, November 4\, 2025. This is an exchange through the U.S. Department of State’s Youth Ambassadors Latin America program. This program is for high school age students from Costa Rica\, Guatemala\, Nicaragua\, and Panama to travel to the U.S. for a leadership\, civic engagement\, and entrepreneurship focused learning program. Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops\, site visits\, and community activities with CCWA. Host families must have a strong proficiency in Spanish. For more information\, please contact Andrew Kovach\, Director of Exchange Programs\, at akovach@ccwa.org. \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting. The host family must have strong proficiency in Spanish.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/hosting-opportunity-youth-ambassadors-latin-america-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T201500
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SUMMARY:The Abandonment of Sudan
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. An email with registration information will be sent to eligible members on Thursday\, October 16. \nCCFR is honored to host Ambassador Michelle Gavin\, Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations\, to discuss Sudan’s ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis. Drawing upon her experiences as a former senior director for Africa at the National Security Council\, Ambassador Gavin will explain the national and international dynamics that have fanned the flames of civil war and created one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises. She will explore how many of the guard rails established by the rules-based international system have been eroded throughout the conflict\, and what this signals to the international community. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. To join\, renew\, or upgrade your membership\, please click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-abandonment-of-sudan/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20251106T210000
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Impact Award
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ 2025 Global Impact Award event will celebrate CCWA’s mission to inspire engagement in world affairs – a mission we carry out by fostering public dialogue on international issues\, delivering global education programming and hosting public diplomacy efforts. We invite you to join us for this special evening of celebrating global engagement in our community! \nThe evening includes two award presentations: \nGlobal Impact Award: The 2025 Global Impact Award will be presented to Ambassador William J. Burns for his distinguished diplomatic career and public service that spanned 37 years under seven U.S. Presidents. Ambassador Burns is one of the most knowledgeable practitioners of American diplomacy\, with deep firsthand understanding of America’s national security interests and its role in the world. Ambassador Burns is former director of the CIA and Deputy Secretary of State\, and author of The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal. He will deliver the Brooks Emeny Distinguished Lecture to share some of his thoughts on American diplomacy and world geopolitics. \nDr. Wael Khoury Award for Global Leadership in Cleveland: The Dr. Khoury Award honors an inspirational leader in the Cleveland area\, whose work has global reach and a strong local impact. The 2025 awards will be presented to André Gremillet\, the President and CEO of The Cleveland Orchestra for his internationally minded leadership and arts diplomacy. \nAt this year’s event\, CCWA will also celebrate its innovative global education work\, with programs for middle and high school students and teachers\, such as its longstanding Model United Nations program and the Bridges to the World program. Proceeds from this event will directly support our global education programs. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nGlobal Leader Sponsor — $25\,000 \n\nDesignation as a Global Leader Sponsor\n10 tickets with premier seating at the event\n10 tickets to the special private reception\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nPremier recognition on all event materials*\n\nGlobal Advocate Sponsor — $10\,000 \n\nDesignation as a Global Advocate Sponsor\n10 tickets with preferred seating at the event\n10 tickets to the special private reception\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nRecognition on event materials*\n\nAmbassador Sponsor — $5\,000 \n\nDesignation as an Ambassador Sponsor\n8 tickets with preferred seating at the event\n8 tickets to the special private reception\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nListing in printed program*\n\n\nDiplomat Sponsor — $3\,000 \n\nDesignation as a Diplomat Sponsor\n8 tickets to the cocktail reception and event\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nListing in printed program*\n\nINDIVIDUAL TICKETS \nImpact Ticket — $600 \n\nOne ticket with preferred seating at the event\nOne ticket to the special private reception\nValet parking at the event is included\n\nIndividual Ticket — $250 \n\nOne ticket to the cocktail reception and event\nValet parking at the event is included\n\n*Based on information at the time of printing
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/2025-global-impact-award/
LOCATION:InterContinental Cleveland\, 9801 Carnegie Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Global Impact Awards
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T201500
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SUMMARY:Reluctant Conquest: America's Relationship with the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. An email with registration information will be sent to eligible members on Thursday\, October 30. \nCCWA is honored to host Dr. Kathryn Lavelle\, Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University\, to share her insights on the past\, present\, and future of America’s relationship with the Arctic region. The strategic and economic value of this vast region is on the rise\, as climate change opens up new shipping lanes and increases the potential to exploit the region’s natural resources. Meanwhile\, Russia’s military presence in the Arctic continues to expand – as does as does NATO’s\, thanks to the induction of new members Sweden and Finland. Drawing upon her research for her new book\, Reluctant Conquest: American Wealth\, Power\, and Science in the Arctic\, Dr. Lavelle will outline the long history of the U.S. role in the region\, how the past informs our present limitations and possibilities\, and why Ohioans should be paying attend to the future of Arctic engagement. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. To join\, renew\, or upgrade your membership\, please click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/reluctant-conquest-americas-relationship-with-the-arctic/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
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SUMMARY:YPAC Holiday Event and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Calling all members of the Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee! We will be holding a fun and festive event on Thursday\, November 13 at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center. This center transforms lives by preserving\, educating\, and promoting Latino heritage through the teaching and practice of history\, culture\, the visual\, performing\, and literary arts. We will have a quick tour of their facilities\, learn more about their work\, and discuss how cultural centers play a critical role in our communities. Following the tour\, get ready for some arts and crafts! We’ll be creating our own holiday decorations in the style of traditional Mexican holiday decorations. Most importantly\, we would love for you to bring your favorite holiday treat! When you register below\, please indicate what you intend to bring. It is not required to bring something\, but potlucks are best when everybody contributes! \nWe have limited capacity for this event\, so we kindly ask that only YPAC members and their guests attend. \nLocation: Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center\, 2800 Archwood Ave\, Cleveland\, OH 44109 \nYPAC is a body of young professionals who support the work of CCWA in its efforts to engage young professionals and students in our programming. YPAC members do this by providing program feedback and insight to the board and staff of CCWA\, leading coordination of young professional events\, and serving as community ambassadors for CCWA and its programs.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/ypac-holiday-event/
LOCATION:Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center\, 2800 Archwood Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44109\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251127T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251127T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: U.S.-ROK Partnership: Combating Synthetic Opioids
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Thanksgiving – Thursday\, November 27th. \nParticipants from South Korea will be in Cleveland on an exchange project called U.S.-ROK Partnership: Combating Synthetic Opioids. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nThe more the merrier. We thank you for welcoming our international guests into your family’s traditions. \nWho’s coming to dinner? You would host 2 visitors and 1 interpreter. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-rok-combating-opioids/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T193000
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SUMMARY:Sports Diplomacy in America's Decade of Sport
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. \nFrom the Olympics to the FIFA World Cup\, international sports competitions have long been a way for countries to display national pride and attain international recognition that they might not regularly receive. However\, sports diplomacy — the application of sports to international diplomacy — is a much newer area of development within international relations\, but one that could potentially have a wide global impact. With the United States hosting the World Cup in 2026\, the Olympics in 2028\, and the Winter Olympics in 2034\, the U.S. is entering a decade in which it will be front and center on the stage of international sports. How might sports diplomacy help the U.S. make the most of this unique opportunity? \nTo better understand the impact of sports diplomacy on both a global and local level\, CCWA’s CEO Marti Flacks will lead a conversation with Travis Murphy\, CEO of Jetr Global Sports\, and Mike Mulhall\, Senior VP at the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. They will cover a range of topics\, from the role that sports can play in bilateral relations between two countries\, to the involvement of private corporations and teams\, to how Cleveland can leverage sports diplomacy for its benefit. \nTravis Murphy is a recognized global leader in sports diplomacy\, immigration\, and government affairs. As the founder and CEO of Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment\, he brings more than two decades of experience in international policy and fostering cross-cultural connections. Travis has held pivotal roles as a sports executive\, U.S. diplomat\, a consular officer in West Africa and South America\, as well as chief of staff in Congress. Most recently\, he helped lead international government affairs for the NBA. His expertise was instrumental in securing Brittany Griner’s release from unlawful detention in Russia in 2022. \nMike Mulhall is the Senior Vice President\, Business Development & Revenue for Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. In this role\, he provides leadership to the organization’s operations group\, partner alliances and bid process for future events. Prior to his current role\, Mulhall served as Vice President of Partnerships for Destination Cleveland where he helped to manage relationships with nearly 700 organizations which are working to grow the tourism industry in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Mulhall has also served as part of the leadership for the sales team at both the Cleveland Guardians and Six Flags. He lives in Cleveland with his wife\, Deb\, and has four adult children.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/sports-diplomacy-in-americas-decade-of-sport/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20251114T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191721Z
UID:10000751-1765130400-1765137600@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Emerging Technologies and Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Sunday\, December 7th. \nParticipants from New Zealand will be in Cleveland on an exchange project called Emerging Technologies and Commercialization. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-emerging-tech-and-commercialization/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20251112T195333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T171045Z
UID:10000749-1768325400-1768332600@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:The Global Economic and Risk Outlook for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed\, but please email jconnell@ccwa.org if you’d like to attend. \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs is honored to host Michael Weidokal for the John A. Hellman Foreign Policy Forum. Please note that this will be held at the Parma-Snow Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library! \nThe global economy has been battered by a series of crises in recent years\, and 2026 appears likely to be another year of economic and geopolitical instability. The frequency of major world events and the ever-increasing pace of technological change has made it difficult to accurately assess the global economic situation. This uncertainty creates challenges for individuals and businesses around the globe\, including here in Cleveland. To help make sense of the evolving economic environment\, CCWA is joined by Michael Weidokal\, Founder and Executive Director of International Strategic Analysis (ISA). \nMr. Weidokal will provide his thoughts on how the global economy is shaping up for 2026\, risk factors to be aware of\, and how you can prepare for the changes that lie in store for the coming year. He will outline some of the near- and long-term opportunities for economic growth\, as well as the leading threats to this growth. He will take a close look at how demographic changes will impact the labor force and the role technology may play in solving or deepening that issue. Crucially\, all of his analysis is filtered through the lens of geopolitics. As Mr. Weidokal will demonstrate\, it is impossible to separate the global economy from broader world affairs. \nMichael Weidokal’s ability to combine international economics\, geopolitics\, and history allows him to have a unique perspective on global developments. His areas of expertise include the fields of international economic competitiveness\, global market selection\, and geopolitical risk assessment.  Over the course of his career\, Mr. Weidokal has worked with a number of major professional services firms and multinational organizations\, helping them to develop models of maximizing the benefits while minimizing the risks of doing business in international markets. In 2003\, he founded International Strategic Analysis (ISA)\, and his firm quickly became the leading provider of country intelligence\, economic forecasting\, and international market studies for a range of clients around the world\, including Amazon\, Lockheed Martin\, Ford\, Siemens\, and FedEx.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-global-economic-and-risk-outlook-for-2026/
LOCATION:Parma-Snow Branch\, 2121 Snow Road\, Parma\, 44134\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20251203T165754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T210342Z
UID:10000752-1769083200-1769086800@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Tariffs and Trade Agreements: Navigating unprecedented change
DESCRIPTION:Join CCWA for a series of webinars focused on current developments in international trade and economics. Designed for a business audience\, but open to all\, webinars will cover the relevant legal and regulatory context\, recent and ongoing developments\, risks and opportunities\, and why this topic is relevant to the Cleveland community. \nMany of the assumptions that the world has held about how international trade works have been upended in recent years. The increased use of tariffs has caused many businesses and industries to reevaluate their supply chains and ways of doing business. Cleveland’s economy is inextricably linked to global trade. Cuyahoga and our surrounding counties exported more than $10 billion in goods in 2023\, while more than 800 foreign-owned companies operate in the region. Cleveland’s world-class healthcare\, manufacturing\, and technology industries rely on raw materials and components from Canada\, Mexico\, Germany\, China\, Japan\, and many more. How can Cleveland businesses set themselves up for success in this new age of trade? \nThis program is the first session of a four-part webinar series. Participants can register for each session individually\, or purchase the entire series below. \n\nSession 2\, February 26\, 2026: Renegotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement: The future of trade with our neighbors\nSession 3\, March 26\, 2026 Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: A rapidly evolving regulatory environment\nSession 4\, April 23\, 2026: Critical Minerals and Chinese Export Controls: Impacts on U.S. business
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/tariffs-and-trade-agreements-navigating-unprecedented-change/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260109T170713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T170714Z
UID:10000757-1769103900-1769112900@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:The U.S. G20 Presidency: Narrowed Focus Amid Sharp Divisions
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. An email with registration information has been sent to eligible members on Monday\, January 12. \nCCWA is honored to host Caitlin Welsh\, director for global economic engagement at the National Security Council from 2018-2020\, to share her insights on this year’s U.S. G20 presidency and what it means for the future of multilateralism. The return of the G20 presidency to the United States follows a period of expansion within the G20\, both in terms of membership as well as agenda items. Thus far\, the U.S. seems intent to redirect the G20 away from its recent development-centered agenda and towards an agenda anchored in economic growth and deregulation. Such a shift raises fundamental questions about the G20’s purpose\, legitimacy\, and effectiveness at a moment when multilateralism itself is increasingly under strain. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. To join\, renew\, or upgrade your membership\, please click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-u-s-g20-presidency-narrowed-focus-amid-sharp-divisions/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260122T195002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T171134Z
UID:10000760-1771434900-1771441200@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:The Future of the UN Security Council: An Evening with Ambassador Samuel Žbogar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCCWA 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. \nCCWA 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. \nTo register for this event\, please do so through The City Club of Cleveland event webpage (click here). \n\nIn 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. \nMore 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. \nIn 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. \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-future-of-the-un-security-council/
LOCATION:The City Club of Cleveland\, 1317 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20251203T170131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T210123Z
UID:10000753-1772107200-1772110800@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Renegotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement: The future of trade with our neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Join CCWA for a series of webinars focused on current developments in international trade and economics. Designed for a business audience\, but open to all\, webinars will cover the relevant legal and regulatory context\, recent and ongoing developments\, risks and opportunities\, and why this topic is relevant to the Cleveland community. \nCanada is Ohio’s largest trading partner; Mexico is second. In fact\, Ohio sells more goods to Canada than to its next six largest foreign markets combined. As the parties begin mandatory negotiations on the future of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2026\, what might a revised (or discontinued) USMCA mean for Northeast Ohio? \nThis program is the second session of a four-part webinar series. Interested in signing up for all four webinar sessions at a discounted rate? Visit the first sessions webpage (click here) to do so! \n\nSession 1\, January 22\, 2026: Tariffs and Trade Agreements: Navigating unprecedented change\nSession 3\, March 26\, 2026: Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: A rapidly evolving regulatory environment\nSession 4\, April 23\, 2026: Critical Minerals and Chinese Export Controls: Impacts on U.S. business
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/renegotiation-of-the-us-mexico-canada-trade-agreement-the-future-of-trade-with-our-neighbors/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260109T045111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T172357Z
UID:10000756-1772130600-1772137800@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Global Gauntlet 2026: CCWA’s World Trivia Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for an evening of world trivia\, food\, and prizes! \nJoin us on Thursday\, February 26th for our 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\, while competing for great prizes from local businesses.  \nParticipants will enjoy a selection of small plates from Market Garden Brewery’s kitchen and there will be a private cash bar with fresh craft beer\, cocktails\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages.   \nThe proceeds from this event will go directly to CCWA’s Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee to organize events that support our mission to engage young\, diverse Clevelanders in international affairs. \nInterested in becoming a sponsor\, or have prizes to donate? Please visit *this webpage* for more information! \nDate: Thursday\, February 26\, 2026 \nTime: 6:30PM – 8:30PM; Doors open at 6:00 PM \nLocation: Market Garden Brewery\, 1947 West 25th St.\, Cleveland \nAdmission: Individuals: $45\, Teams up to 4: $160; Individual Students: $30\, Student Teams up to 4: $110. Advance registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. \nWith questions\, please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-gauntlet-2026-ccwas-world-trivia-challenge/
LOCATION:Market Garden Brewery\, 1947 West 25th St.\, Cleveland\, 1947 West 25th Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260301T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260127T212354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T212839Z
UID:10000761-1772388000-1772398800@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: U.S. Health Leadership
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Sunday\, March 1st. \nParticipants from across the globe will be in Cleveland on an exchange project called U.S. Health Leadership. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-us-health-leadership/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260129T160805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T151211Z
UID:10000763-1773250200-1773257400@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:What Comes Next for Venezuela?
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. Walk-ins are welcome\, but please email jconnell@ccwa.org to provide advance notice. \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs is honored to host Ambassador William Brownfield for the Frederick Emeny Foreign Policy Forum. Please note that this event will be held at the Parma-Snow Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. \nBarely two months ago\, in a move many now see as foreshadowing U.S. action in Iran\, the U.S. military launched an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and bring him to the United States to stand trial. Many people in Venezuela and around the world were grateful to see the demise of Maduro’s brutal and corrupt regime\, but the U.S. move left open critical questions about the future of governance in Venezuela\, as well as what the U.S. action means for our global posture towards our adversaries\, including Cuba and elsewhere. \nCCWA is honored to host Ambassador William (Bill) Brownfield to discuss these timely issues. Ambassador Brownfield is a former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and former Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement\, and will provide his unique perspective and analysis on the future of Venezuela\, U.S. involvement there\, and how these events may shape U.S. relations across the Western Hemisphere. Are these events in Venezuela a one-off occurrence\, or has the U.S. set a new standard for engagement in the region? \n\nPlease note that this event will be held at the Parma-Snow Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. After the program\, we encourage you to continue the conversation with CCWA’s Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee down the street at Parma Tavern. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/what-comes-next-for-venezuela/
LOCATION:Parma-Snow Branch\, 2121 Snow Road\, Parma\, 44134\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260127T212813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T212813Z
UID:10000762-1774202400-1774213200@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Research Security & International Science Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Sunday\, March 22nd. \nParticipants from Europe will be in Cleveland on an exchange project called Research Security & International Science Collaboration. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-research-security-international-science-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260312T195926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T140641Z
UID:10000767-1774460700-1774469700@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:The Use of Force and the Future of International Law
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. An email with registration information has been sent to eligible members on Friday\, March 13. \nThe first few months of 2026 have seen the executive branch of the United States test the limits of its authority to use force against international actors – from the U.S. maritime bombing campaign against suspected drug boats\, to the military incursion into Venezuela\, to significant military action against Iran. Each has raised serious questions about compliance with U.S. domestic law and\, increasingly\, international law as well. \nCCWA is honored to host Tess Bridgeman\, Co-Editor in Chief of Just Security. Her presentation will help us understand the legal framework that governs how and when a President can use military force overseas\, historical precedents\, and the role of Congress. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. To join\, renew\, or upgrade your membership\, please click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-future-of-international-law-and-legal-limits/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20251203T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T165831Z
UID:10000754-1774526400-1774530000@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: A rapidly evolving regulatory environment
DESCRIPTION:Join CCWA for a series of webinars focused on current developments in international trade and economics. Designed for a business audience\, but open to all\, webinars will cover the relevant legal and regulatory context\, recent and ongoing developments\, risks and opportunities\, and why this topic is relevant to the Cleveland community. \nSome of Northeast Ohio’s most important industries\, including automotive\, aerospace\, and industrial and manufacturing materials\, have been targeted by the U.S. government for enforcement of trade laws banning the import of goods made with forced labor. More than $3.7 billion in goods have been stopped at the U.S. border since the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act went into effect in 2022\, and the Trump Administration has emphasized its intent to continue enforcement. What do Cleveland-area companies need to know about this and similar laws\, and where is this effort headed? \nThis program is the third session of a four-part webinar series. See below for details on the other webinars! \n\nSession 1\, January 22\, 2026: Tariffs and Trade Agreements: Navigating unprecedented change\nSession 2\, February 26\, 2026: Renegotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement: The future of trade with our neighbors\nSession 4\, April 23\, 2026: Critical Minerals and Chinese Export Controls: Impacts on U.S. business
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/forced-labor-in-global-supply-chains-a-rapidly-evolving-regulatory-environment/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260305T153232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T170921Z
UID:10000764-1774978200-1774985400@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Inside the White House Situation Room
DESCRIPTION:Registration has closed for this event. Please contact jconnell@ccwa.org with questions. \nIn 1961\, after the Bay of Pigs invasion\, President John F. Kennedy requested a secure facility to feed intelligence information directly into the White House. Thus\, the White House Situation Room was created. For decades now\, the Situation Room has been the venue where our nation’s leaders gather during critically important moments in our history. In 2003\, it’s where George W. Bush gave the fateful order to begin the Iraq War. And in 2011\, Barack Obama sat transfixed\, watching in real time as Navy Seals executed a plan to capture or kill Osama bin Laden. \nCCWA is honored to host Marc Gustafson\, former senior director of the White House Situation Room\, to share his insights into the space where some of the nation’s most impactful decisions are made. Marc will walk through the various functions of the Situation Room and the detailed protocols that govern their operations. He’ll also seek to clarify the fact from fiction in Hollywood portrayals of the Situation Room\, particularly in Netflix’s recent movie “A House of Dynamite.” There aren’t many opportunities to get an inside look at one of the world’s most secure locations — don’t miss out! \nMarc Gustafson is the senior director of analysis at Eurasia Group. He brings over two decades of national security and intelligence experience to the role. Prior to joining Eurasia Group\, Marc served in multiple high-level roles at the White House under presidents Barack Obama\, Donald Trump\, and Joe Biden. He was the director of the White House Situation Room\, the White House chief of intelligence\, and the senior director for Africa. Marc also spent 15 years at the CIA as a senior manager and analyst. \n\nPlease note that this event will be held at the Parma-Snow Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. After the program\, we encourage you to continue the conversation with CCWA’s Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee down the street at Parma Tavern. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/inside-the-white-house-situation-room/
LOCATION:Parma-Snow Branch\, 2121 Snow Road\, Parma\, 44134\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260311T134728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T185602Z
UID:10000765-1775325600-1775336400@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Education in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, April 4th. \nParticipants from across the globe will be in Cleveland on an exchange project called Education in the Digital Age \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-reducation-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160329
CREATED:20260311T135051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T185517Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, April 4th. \nParticipants from Europe will be in Cleveland on an exchange project called Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-regional-collaboration-to-combat-transnational-crime-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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SUMMARY:Critical Minerals and Chinese Export Controls: Impacts on U.S. business
DESCRIPTION:Join CCWA for a series of webinars focused on current developments in international trade and economics. Designed for a business audience\, but open to all\, webinars will cover the relevant legal and regulatory context\, recent and ongoing developments\, risks and opportunities\, and why this topic is relevant to the Cleveland community. \nNo economic issue has captured more attention from Washington’s political class in the last two years than critical minerals. But the impacts of China’s dominance of critical mineral production and processing extend to companies right here in Northeast Ohio. How will negotiations to secure access to critical minerals – from China or elsewhere – impact Ohio’s supply chains\, and the future of technologies critical to our economy? \nDavid Abraham is the director ofThree Legged Capital and an affiliate professor at Boise State University. David is the author of The Elements of Power: Gadgets\, Guns\, and the Struggle for a Sustainable Future in the Rare Metal Age. \nThis program is the fourth session of a four-part webinar series. Interested in signing up for all four webinar sessions at a discounted rate? Visit the first sessions webpage (click here) to do so! \n\nSession 1\, January 22\, 2026: Tariffs and Trade Agreements: Navigating unprecedented change\nSession 2\, February 26\, 2026: Renegotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement: The future of trade with our neighbors\nSession 3\, March 26\, 2026: Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: A rapidly evolving regulatory environment
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/critical-minerals-and-chinese-export-controls-impacts-on-u-s-business/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Navigating Trade Policy
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is partnering with world-renowned think tank and executive education provider\, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)\, to provide a 1 ½ day in-person executive education opportunity in Cleveland on June 25-26\, 2026. CSIS Executive Education provides innovative programming for problem-solvers and professionals\, leveraging world-class experts and coaches to cultivate a one-of-a-kind learning environment. \nNavigating Trade Policy is designed for mid-career and senior public and private sector professionals\, and will focus on the fundamentals that any current or future leader needs to know about the international trade system\, U.S. trade policy\, and global supply chains—customized to focus on the topics most relevant to  Northeast Ohio organizations. \nThis course is targeted at mid-career and senior business executives who are looking for a greater understanding of global economic issues\, including: \n\nSupply chain professionals\nGovernment affairs representatives\nCompliance specialists\nInternational business development and export market promotion professionals\nMarket analysts and finance specialists\n\nIf you work in supply chain strategy and management\, government affairs\, compliance\, international business development or export market identification\, market analysis\, or finance\, this course is for you! \nThe course is conducted by CSIS and CCWA experts with decades of experience in global trade and economics\, and roots in Ohio: \n \nScott Miller \nSenior Mentor (Non-Resident)\, CSIS Executive Education \nFormer Director for Global Trade Policy\, Procter & Gamble \n \nMeredith Broadbent \nSenior Advisor (Non-Resident)\, Economics Program\, CSIS \nFormer Chair\, U.S. International Trade Commission \n \nMarti Flacks \nChief Executive Officer\, CCWA \nFormer Deputy Assistant Secretary for Supply Chains\, U.S. Department of Commerce \n  \nIn partnership with:
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/navigating-trade-policy/
LOCATION:Oswald Tower\, 950 Main Avenue\, Cleveland\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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