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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
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SUMMARY:Keeping the U.S. Competitive: The Role of the Export-Import Bank
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, our economic interests have been shown to be deeply intertwined with geopolitical dynamics\, and discussions of tariffs and trade wars seem more present than ever. To provide some clarity on how the U.S. is navigating such complex economic stakes\, CCWA is honored to host Judith Pryor\, First Vice President and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).  \nVice Chair Pryor will outline how EXIM works to help American businesses and trade thrive. Speaking a week after the general elections\, she will also share her insight into EXIM’s newest initiatives that seek to strengthen U.S. supply chains and ensure that the U.S. continues to lead in “transformational export areas” that are critical to U.S. competitiveness. \nVice Chair Pryor has spent the majority of her career working with multinational businesses\, from Asia to Europe to Africa\, primarily in emerging markets\, and brings to EXIM more than 35 years of business leadership experience spanning development finance\, public policy\, business development\, marketing\, communications\, and sales. From Asia to the Middle East\, Africa\, and Western Europe\, and from international start-ups to Fortune 500 companies\, her work has focused on the broadcast\, satellite communications\, and international finance sectors.  \nMs. Pryor’s portfolio included Africa and the Middle East\, renewable energy\, storage and efficiency\, and minority and women-owned businesses. She also served during the Obama Administration as Vice President of the Office of External Affairs at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). She was responsible for all external engagement including congressional relations\, public affairs\, communications\, and U.S. small business development. She was a member of the Executive Leadership Team and held a seat on the Agency’s Investment Committee. \nWe are proud to have the Greater Cleveland Partnership\, Team NEO\, and the U.S. Commercial Service as community partners for this Foreign Policy Forum. \nPlease note the change of venue: This program will be held at The City Club of Cleveland. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/how-the-export-import-bank-keeps-the-us-competitive/
LOCATION:The City Club of Cleveland\, 1317 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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