CCWA’s speaker programming brings leading experts from around the country right here to Cleveland to share their insights and expertise on topics of pressing international importance. Our Council has promoted international public dialogue in our community for over 97 years.
From Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, to Ambassador Bill Burns, and journalist Robin Wright, we’ve hosted ambassadors, economists, journalists, generals, and thought leaders with wide-ranging perspectives to address our Cleveland audience.
Speaker programming is at the very heart of what the Cleveland Council of World Affairs does. We are passionate about engaging our local community with speakers that are equally passionate about sharing their message and analysis of the world we live in.
The following photo essay will showcase some of our speakers from the past year and the reasons why they come to Cleveland. The guests and programs highlighted are a small handful of the speakers that have made their mark in Northeast Ohio for almost a century.
UPDATES FROM CCWA
Students Attend Foreign Policy Forum Programs for Free
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is excited to announce that starting with the 2022-2023 season, students are invited to attend our Foreign Policy Forum programs for free, thanks to a generous donation from…
CCWA Welcomes the 2022-2023 Richard W. Pogue Fellows
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Announces the 2022-2023 Richard W. Pogue Fellows The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 Richard W. Pogue Fellows. “CCWA has been inspiring engagement in…
CCWA Announces Four New Board Members
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new directors joining the CCWA Board are Kathryn Lavelle, Rebecca Kopp Levine, Elena Ray, and Paul…
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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?