Critical Minerals: How They Shape U.S. Policy
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. Geopolitical tension and conflict have driven the evolution of critical minerals policies in the U.S. for nearly a century. Today, building resilient supply chains for critical minerals is one of the few issues that receives significant bipartisan support.…
The Global Economic Outlook for 2025
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThis event is sold out. Please email jconnell@ccwa.org to be placed on a waiting list. The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is hosting a private, members-only luncheon with Michael Weidokal, Founder and Executive Director of International Strategic Analysis (ISA). To kick off the luncheon conversation, Mr. Weidokal will provide a brief analysis of his 2025…
Leading in a VUCA World: Global Business in Northeast Ohio
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs is honored to host Frank Sullivan for the Dr. Raj and Karen Aggarwal Forum on International Business. In a world where marketplace circumstances change rapidly, it is vital that global companies are prepared to shift and pivot their businesses accordingly. The shelf life of good strategies and practices is…
Dinner Hosting: U.S. Higher Education Partnerships
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Friday, April 4. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Local Government Strategies for Promoting Economic Growth and Development. Participants are from Italy. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitors Leadership…
The Intersection of AI and National Security
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. The United States faces a rapidly evolving geopolitical and security landscape that demands a refocusing of the U.S. defense agenda. The rise of artificial intelligence and advanced cyber technologies has greatly changed geopolitical calculations, particularly in regard to…
Young Professionals Spring Social
Collision Bend Brewing Company 1250 Old River Road, Cleveland, OHPre-registration has closed for this event, but walk ups are welcome ($5)! The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to join us for an evening of networking with other globally-minded young professionals! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your network, have stimulating conversations, and learn more about the…
A Symposium on Reconciliation
Severance Music Center 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is honored to take part in the Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival: Reconciliation in partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra. This year’s festival examines how reconciliation shapes relationships, societies, and cultures—highlighting its challenges, triumphs, and enduring relevance in a fractured world. We hope you will join us for a…
The 30-Year War: Conflict in Africa’s Great Lakes
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe 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 typically exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests, but for one time only, all CCWA members are welcome to attend! Since…
Dinner Hosting: Ukraine Business Fellows
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday, June 7. Participants are in Cleveland for three weeks and will be placed at startups and businesses for professional fellowships. The participants are here through a U.S. Department of State-sponsored program called Ukrainian Business Leaders: Promoting Innovation…
Dinner Hosting: Film and Multi-Media Innovation for Estonia
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Friday, June 13. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Film and Multi-Media Innovation. Participants are from Estonia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitors Leadership Program. Dinner Hosting FAQ No…
Global Ambassadors Debrief and Impact Session
Greater Cleveland Partnership 1240 Huron Road E, Cleveland, OH, United StatesCCWA invites you to join the Global Ambassadors Debrief and Impact Session on June 23, 2025, from 5:30-7:30pm. As we wrap up this year’s program, the 2024-2025 Global Ambassadors look forward to sharing program impact on their work and their leadership development, lessons learned, best practices that can be applied in our community, and the…
Jóvenes en Acción: Mexico Youth Exchange Program
This summer CCWA is hosting a cohort of high school students from Mexico on a program called Jóvenes en Acción. Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops and programming on leadership and social entrepreneurship. We are in need of home stay hosts to accommodate one or two students from July 9 - 21, 2025.…