Foreign Policy Forums
CCWA’s Foreign Policy Forums bring subject matter experts, government officials, and renowned diplomats to Cleveland to explore relevant and timely geopolitical topics. These programs are held September to May and are open to CCWA members as well as the general public. Members receive reduced pricing on tickets; students attend for free thanks to the Dr. and Mrs. Wael and Sawssan Khoury fund.
UPCOMING FOREIGN POLICY FORUMS
For the latest events and upcoming Foreign Policy Forums, be sure to check our Calendar section.
Travis Murphy, CEO of Jetr Global Sports; and Mike Mulhall, Senior VP of Business Operations, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Sports Diplomacy in America’s Decade of SportCleveland Committee on Foreign Relations
The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) has been a forum for in-depth geopolitical discussions since 1938. Today, this members-only dinner and dialogue program offers our Diplomat and Ambassador level members access to informed conversations, candid remarks, and interaction with top experts and diplomats. These intimate, conversation-driven events provide unparalleled access for serious engagement and understanding of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador level members and their guests.
RECENT & UPCOMING CCFR PROGRAMS
Kathryn Lavelle, Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs, Case Western Reserve University
Reluctant Conquest: America’s Relationship with the ArcticGlobal Impact Awards
CCWA's Global Impact Award recognizes an individual or organization whose leadership has led to greater global understanding and cooperation. This annual event includes dinner, a program, and the Brooks Emeny Distinguished Lecture, delivered by our honoree.
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ 2025 Global Impact Award event will celebrate CCWA’s mission to inspire engagement in world affairs on November 6, 2025. We invite you to join us for this special evening of celebrating global engagement in our community!
The 2025 Global Impact Award will be presented to Ambassador William J. Burns, former Director of the CIA and former Deputy Secretary of State, for his distinguished diplomatic career and public service that spanned 37 years under six U.S. Presidents. Ambassador Burns will deliver the Brooks Emeny Distinguished Lecture to share some of his thoughts on American diplomacy and world geopolitics.
For more information and for tickets and sponsorships, click here, orcontact Jenni Carney at jcarney@ccwa.org.
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For a century, the CCWA has brought diverse perspectives on issues of international import to Cleveland. Much of our programming is made possible by the the support of our members and the generosity of our donors. Will you help us continue to create global connections?