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SUMMARY:The Rise of China: Understanding its Current Quest for Global Power
DESCRIPTION:As Xi Jinping begins his unprecedented third term as chairman of the Chinese Communist Party and tensions loom large over China – U.S. relations\, Susan Shirk\, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs\,  will share her research on what is driving the changes she first noticed in China in the early 2000s. Explaining the personalistic system of politics in the one party communist China\, she will lay out how the country’s foreign and domestic policies have diminishing returns in a faltering global economy\, summarizing the analysis from her most recent book\, Overreach: How China Derailed its Peaceful Rise.  Books will be available for purchase through a partnership with ClevoBooks.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/the-rise-of-china-understanding-its-current-quest-for-global-power/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the Edge: Ukraine in Crisis | A Luncheon Event
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting on the events that led to her removal as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine in 2019\, Maria “Masha” Yovanovitch has a stark but hopeful story to tell of the dedication of foreign service officers and her own career. Moving up through the ranks of the State Department\, Yovanovitch leveraged her intelligence and work ethic to arrive at the post of Ambassador to Ukraine in 2016. Her endeavors to encourage democracy\, support anti-corruption efforts\, and advance U.S. interests and values in Ukraine no doubt left a lasting impression that continues to inform the policies of a country now under direct military attack. Please join us for a special luncheon and book signing event with the ambassador. Books will be available for purchase through a partnership with Visible Voice Books. \n— \nRegistration will be open to members on March 1\, 2023. \nRegistration will be open for non-members on April 3\, 2023.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/lessons-from-the-edge-ukraine-in-crisis-a-luncheon-event-with-amb-maria-yovanovitch/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230216T173000
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SUMMARY:From Tires to Technology: How Goodyear is Shaping an Evolving World of Transportation
DESCRIPTION:(As the CEO of a multinational corporation\, Rich Kramer is leading The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company through an evolution of mobility and transportation that is taking place around the globe.  From its world headquarters here in Northeast Ohio\, Goodyear has continuously reinvented its business during its 125-year history to adapt to the conditions and challenges of our interconnected world. In his discussion\, Kramer will elaborate on how and why Goodyear has grown from a tire company to a technology company driving innovation a new world of transportation. This event is made possible through the generosity of the Dr. Raj and Karen Aggarwal Forum on International Business.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/from-tires-to-technology-how-goodyear-is-shaping-an-evolving-world-of-transportation-with-ceo-rich-kramer/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220927T173000
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SUMMARY:Can the U.S. Reset the Agenda with Latin America?
DESCRIPTION:The Summit of the Americas\, hosted in San Diego in June\, brought about tense interactions between the U.S. and our hemispheric neighbors to the south. Debate about the guestlist\, threats of boycott\, and challenges to the agenda were just a few of the reasons many felt the gathering did not accomplish as much as it could have.  Ambassador McKinley will argue that a wholesale reset of the relationship between the U.S. and the rest of the Americas is in order. With the recent elections of several leftist leaders in Latin America and increasing Chinese investment seen by these leaders as a solution to ongoing economic woes\, Ambassador McKinley will warn that the time to reframe the relationship and set the groundwork for productive cooperation moving forward is now. \nAmbassador P. Michael McKinley is Senior Adviser in the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. A four-time ambassador to Peru\, Colombia\, Afghanistan and Brazil\, his 37-year career as a diplomat covered issues in development\, trade\, and peace negotiations. He also oversaw refugee resettlement programs for populations in Africa\, Europe\, and Latin America from 2001-2004. Ambassador McKinley is the recipient of numerous honors and awards\, including State Department Distinguished Honor Awards and Presidential Performance Awards. \n  \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students admitted free with support from the Dr. and Mrs. Wael and Sawssan Khoury Students’ Fund. \nLocation: The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nParking: Parking at the Union Club is $10 for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \nRegistration: Registration for this program is now closed. Please contact Amy Moniot with any questions at amoniot@ccwa.org or call 216 255 9006. \nForeign Policy Forum COVID-19 Guidelines \nIn light of the ongoing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the health and safety of our members\, speakers\, and staff remain a priority for the Cleveland Council on World Affairs. \nWe ask that all Foreign Policy Forum attendees agree to maintain vigilance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by: \n\n\n\nRefraining from attending Foreign Policy Forum events if you:\n\nHave had recent contact with an infected person\nAre experiencing symptoms or feeling unwell\n\n\nMaintaining a vaccination and booster schedule appropriate for your own risk level and health implications.\nContinuing to follow local health authorities’ guidelines in an evolving environment.\nAgreeing to comply with requests\, such as masking\, if necessary\, made by CCWA staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19.\n\n\n\n  \nQuestions? Contact Amy Moniot\, Manager of Programming at amoniot@ccwa.org / 216 255 9006.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/can-the-u-s-reset-the-agenda-with-latin-america/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:The Indo-Pacific “Quad:” Key Concepts and Prospects for the Region
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe quadrilateral coalition of India\, Australia\, Japan\, and the United States\, often dubbed “The Quad” of the Indo-Pacific region\, met at the White House in September 2021 for their first in-person discussions. Brookings Institution India Project Director\, Dr. Tanvi Madan will join CCWA in February to discuss the purpose and prospects of this alliance\, with a focus on  India’s interest in the Quad\, and its implications for the future of the region. \nThis Forum is the annual Dr. Raj and Karen Aggarwal Forum. Established in 2020\, the annual Dr. Raj and Karen Aggarwal Forum is an endowed speaker program that supports the organization of an annual public lecture program that will address in alternate years a topic related to the Republic of India and one related to International Business. The Cleveland Council on World Affairs makes this annual program open to the public as part of its Foreign Policy Forum series. \nSchedule: \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: This webinar is free\, but advance registration is required. \nLocation: Due to Brookings Institution travel restrictions\, this forum will be conducted via Zoom Webinar. \nRegistration: Registration for this event is now closed. With questions\, please contact Amy Moniot (amoniot@ccwa.org). \n\n\nCCWA’s 2021-2022 Foreign Policy Forum is supported by funding from FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation. \n 
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/the-indo-pacific-quad-key-concepts-and-prospects-for-the-region/
CATEGORIES:Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211019T173000
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SUMMARY:The United Nations in a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:The past year has shown that global issues of climate change\, pandemics\, and great power struggles will require greater international cooperation across borders. Stéphane Dujarric\, Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General\, will address the role of the UN in this changing world\, and its ongoing efforts to foster and strengthen global cooperation.  What can the International Community do to better address growing global challenges while continuing to seek to prevent war and conflict? \n \n  \nStéphane Dujarric is the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. He was appointed to this position in February of 2014 by the previous Secretary-General of the United Nations\, Ban Ki-moon. Dujarric had previously served as Spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan from 2005 to 2006. Before joining the United Nations in 2000\, Dujarric worked for ABC News television for close to ten years in various capacities in the network’s New York City\, London and Paris news bureaux. \n  \n  \n  \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Ballroom. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nParking:  \nParking at the Union Club is $10 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \nRegistration for this event has closed. We are not able to accommodate walk-ins. With questions\, contact our office at 216.282.1041. \nThe 2021-2022 Foreign Policy Forum is supported by funding from FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/the-united-nations-in-a-changing-world/
CATEGORIES:Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210921T173000
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SUMMARY:Afghanistan's Lessons for a More Sustainable Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:After two decades of U.S. engagement in Afghanistan\, America’s longest war is ending with a dramatically unplanned evacuation of civilian personnel\, U.S. citizens\, and some vulnerable Afghans ahead of the September 11 deadline set for the formal withdrawal of U.S. forces. The rapid take-over of Kabul by the Taliban has prompted debate about the future of Afghanistan\, the impact of U.S. policy decisions\, and the moral responsibility that America bears following its decades of intervention. What lessons can the United States learn from our prolonged engagement? Join us for this Foreign Policy Forum with Adam Weinstein\, from the Quincy Institute\, who will offer his thoughts on such lessons and discuss prospects for Afghanistan and for the United States’ future engagement in the region. \nAdam Weinstein is a Research Fellow with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He previously worked for KPMG’s international trade practice and assisted multinational clients in navigating Asia’s changing trade landscape\, managing sanctions risk\, and utilizing free trade agreements. Adam’s analysis on Afghanistan and Pakistan has been featured in Foreign Policy\, War on the Rocks\, Lawfare\, and The National Interest. Adam served as a U.S. Marine and deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 as part of a detachment to the 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company where he served in Uruzgan Province in support of Australia’s 2nd Commando Regiment. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5. \nLocation: The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nParking: Parking at the Union Club is $10 for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \nRegistration: Registration for this event has closed. We are not able to accommodate walk-ins.  With questions\, contact our office at 216.282.1041.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/afghanistans-lessons-for-a-more-sustainable-foreign-policy/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210617T120000
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SUMMARY:CCWA's 2021 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual 2021 Annual Meeting to celebrate our accomplishments from the past year! Our Annual Meeting will feature a report from Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ staff on our key program results\, notable events\, and our work as a team. As part of this celebration\, we will highlight our international exchange work\, which was particularly affected by the covid-19 pandemic and carried on nonetheless virtually. To talk about the importance of international exchanges\, we will welcome a special guest speaker\, Dr. Katherine Brown\, President & CEO of Global Ties U.S.\, which is the country’s largest and oldest citizen diplomacy network and a key partner for CCWA. We hope to virtually “see” you there! \n \nKatherine Brown\, Ph.D.\, is the President & CEO of Global Ties U.S.\, the largest and oldest citizen diplomacy network in the United States. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies. Katherine previously served in the U.S. government as an assistant to the National Security Advisor at the White House; as a communications advisor at the American Embassy in Kabul; and as a Professional Staff Member at the Committee on Foreign Affairs at the U.S. House of Representatives. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAdmission: This is a free event but registration is required. \nRegister: \nThis event will be held as a Zoom Webinar. Please register here.\n 
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/ccwas-2021-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210525T120000
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SUMMARY:The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:The 2020-2021 Foreign Policy Forum Series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas.\nOur community partners for this forum are the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies (NOCMES) and the CWRU Center for International Affairs.\n\n\nPresident Biden’s Administration inherited a host of challenges and opportunities in the Middle East. It has become clear over the last two decades that neither American diplomacy nor a presence on the ground has been able to transform the region. From the ongoing war in Syria\, to proxy wars across the Middle East\, and power competition amongst regional rivals\, there are no easy answers for U.S. engagement and policy-making in the region. Without reshaping our own diplomatic efforts\, it is increasingly unlikely that the United States will be able to push an agenda in the region. What’s the best path forward for U.S. engagement in the Middle East? \n  \n \n  \n  \nJoin us for a special lunch-time Foreign Policy Forum with Beirut-based writer\, journalist\, and Emmy Award Winner\, Kim Ghattas. Kim Ghattas is currently a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. Ghattas was an international affairs correspondent with BBC for twenty years. She is the author of a New York Times notable book of 2020\, Black Wave: Saudi Arabia\, Iran and the Forty Year Rivalry that Unraveled Culture Religion and Collective Memory in the Middle East.  \n  \n  \n  \nThis webinar is free\, but advanced registration is required. \nTo register\, click HERE. 
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/the-future-of-u-s-foreign-policy-in-the-middle-east/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210518T180000
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SUMMARY:Why U.S. Humanitarian Work Should Matter To Americans
DESCRIPTION:The 2020-2021 Foreign Policy Forum Series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas. \nOur community partner for this forum is The American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio.  \nThis past year more than ever\, we have learned that not all disasters are limited by national borders. Whether COVID-19\, climate change\, or political unrest\, when international disasters occur around the world it impacts Americans here at home. The U.S. Government is the world’s leading donor of humanitarian assistance\, reaching millions of people around the globe with life-saving aid every year. Its work is a demonstration of American values\, strengthens U.S. national security\, and helps the American economy. With all of this in mind\, how will the Biden Administration focus on aligning its humanitarian work with its domestic priorities? \n \n  \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs is proud to host a Foreign Policy Forum with Neilesh Shelat from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for a conversation on U.S. humanitarian policy. Mr. Shelat is Deputy Assistant to the Administrator of USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance\, which is the U.S. government lead organization for international disaster response. \n  \n  \n  \nThis webinar is free\, but advanced registration is required.\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/why-u-s-humanitarian-work-should-matter-to-americans/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210413T120000
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SUMMARY:A La Calle: People\, Protest\, and the Road to Restoring Democracy in Venezuela
DESCRIPTION:This forum is presented in partnership with The City Club of Cleveland and the Cleveland International Film Festival. \nThe crisis in Venezuela has been making headlines for years. As violence erupts in the streets\, people without food\, water\, or electricity have been fleeing the country in droves. Unsustainable economic practices compounded by Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian reign has created the perfect storm for a national catastrophe\, and has inspired enormous demonstrations throughout the country\, uniting people of all walks of life against the corrupt institutions that hold them down. \nThis ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela was captured in the riveting documentary A La Calle\, which tells the story of the Venezuelan people’s attempts to reclaim their country’s democracy. Over the course of filming\, A La Calle captures opposition figures\, grassroot activists\, and every day citizens that work to uplift the voices of other Venezuelans and their fight against the Maduro regime. \nJoin us as those involved in the making of the film discuss the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and its implications for every day Venezuelans and global citizens. \nA La Calle is part of the 45th Cleveland International Film Festival. Tickets to the film can be purchased here. Use code CCWA to receive a discount. \n\nPanelists\n\nTamara Taraciuk Broner\nActing Deputy Director\, Americas Division\, Human Rights Watch\nMaxx Caicedo\nDirector/Producer\, “A La Calle”; Co-Founder and Producer\, VITAMIN Productions\nNelson G. Navarrette\nDirector/Producer\, “A La Calle”\n\n\n\nModerator\n\nTony Ganzer\nHost/Producer\, WCPN\n\n\nThe livestream will be available beginning at 12 p.m through the City Club of Cleveland. Have questions? Tweet them at @TheCityClub or send a text to 330.541.5794.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/a-la-calle-people-protest-and-the-road-to-restoring-democracy-in-venezuela/
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SUMMARY:Why Is It So Hard To Talk About Climate Change?
DESCRIPTION:The 2020-2021 Foreign Policy Forum Series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas. \nOur community partners for this forum are The Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western Reserve University and CWRU Center for International Affairs. \nClimate change is one area where politics\, economics\, and science come together to create an all-encompassing challenge that must be met by leaders worldwide. Unfortunately\, it is clear that the causes\, effects\, and policies needed to counter climate change are a point of contention\, as everything regarding climate change has become politically divisive. Global issues require global responses and there is no agreement on whether or how the international community can coordinate approaches to the many challenges involving energy\, environment\, and fiscal responsibilities. Molly Williamson\, a retired Foreign Service Officer and current scholar with the Middle East Institute\, will explore key factors confounding policy makers and political leaders\, both foreign and domestic. \nMolly Williamson is a retired Foreign Service Officer\, who served six different presidents\, and achieved the rank of Career Minister. Williamson speaks extensively on energy\, economic and demographic factors affecting foreign policy formulation\, US-Middle East relations\, especially regional unrest\, the Israel-Palestine conflict\, Iran and nuclear challenges\, and the interagency process. \nShe is a scholar with the Middle East Institute and the National Council on US-Arab Relations\, a consultant\, and frequent guest lecturer at Johns Hopkins University\, the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation\, and the National Joint Staff College. Williamson has had a unique combination of policy positions in four Cabinet departments in the U.S. government as well as numerous diplomatic assignments in and about the Middle East. Williamson was the Senior Foreign Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Energy with global responsibilities at the nexus of foreign policy and energy policy. \n  \n  \nThis webinar is free\, but advanced registration is required.\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/why-is-it-so-hard-to-talk-about-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210223T193000
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SUMMARY:The United States and Iran: What Will the Next Four Years Hold?
DESCRIPTION:The 2020-2021 Foreign Policy Forum Series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas. \nMultiple issues surround the U.S.-Iran relationship and now face the Biden Administration. A primary policy consideration  is Iran’s nuclear program and the possibility of restoring the 2015 nuclear agreement. How can the Biden Administration work to prevent a Iranian nuclear weapons program and increase security in the Middle East through relations with Iran? How will the Biden Administration choose to engage with Iranian counterparts? Outside of bilateral and nuclear issues\, multilateral diplomacy will likely be a central focus for how the United States will engage with Iran and others in the Middle East. What might U.S. multilateral diplomacy look like in a region filled with challenging actors? \nOn February 23\, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs will host Paul Pillar and Kelsey Davenport for a dynamic conversation about the challenges facing the Biden Administration’s policy towards Iran and the Middle East. \nPaul Pillar is a Nonresident Senior Fellow of the Center for Security Studies in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and a Fellow of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He had a 28 year career in the U.S. intelligence community and most recently served as National Intelligence Officer for the Near East and South Asia. Earlier he served in analytical and managerial positions\, including as chief of analytic units at the CIA covering portions of the Near East\, the Persian Gulf\, and South Asia. \nKelsey Davenport is the Director for Nonproliferation Policy at the Arms Control Association\, where she focuses on the nuclear and missile programs in Iran\, North Korea\, India\, and Pakistan. She also reports on developments in these areas for Arms Control Today and runs the Arms Control Association’s project assessing the effectiveness of multilateral voluntary initiatives that contribute to nonproliferation efforts. Prior to joining the Arms Control Association\, she worked at a think tank in Jerusalem researching Middle East security issues. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. The podcast recording will be posted in our podcasts section after the event.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/the-united-states-and-iran-what-will-the-next-four-years-hold/
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SUMMARY:Coronavirus in Conflict Zones
DESCRIPTION:The 2019-2020 Foreign Policy Forum series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas. \nThursday May 7\, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 PM \nJoin CCWA as we host a virtual Foreign Policy Forum on the impact of COVID-19 in conflict zones. Jarrett Blanc\, from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, will discuss the realities of coronavirus in conflict-affected nations\, where there are high levels of displacement and low levels of state capacity. Both states and nonstate actors are using new opportunities  created by the pandemic to advance their own\, pre-existing political goals. How has the United States reacted to the coronavirus in Iraq and Afghanistan? How will actions abroad during the pandemic impact the spread of extremism or progress in peace processes in post-conflict states? \n \nJarrett Blanc is a senior fellow in the Geoeconomics and Strategy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Under President Obama\, Blanc was the deputy lead coordinator and State Department coordinator for Iran nuclear implementation at the U.S. Department of State. Prior to that\, he was principal deputy special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (SRAP)\, where he played a crucial role in developing and implementing the international security assistance plan for Afghanistan. Blanc is a returning guest\, as he has previously spoken for the Cleveland Council on World Affairs. \nThis CCWA forum will also be a part of the World Affairs Councils of America’s national “Putting the World back Together” virtual summit. Open to the public\, this summit brings together leaders\, experts\, and citizens across the nation to tackle the central question: How will the world be put back together as we chart our way through the new circumstances caused by this coronavirus pandemic? Click here for more information. \n  \nRegistration:  \nThis Foreign Policy Forum is at capacity. The Forum will be available as a podcast after the event. For upcoming Forums\, please visit our calendar.\n 
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/coronavirus-in-conflict-zones/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191030T191500
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SUMMARY:Back to (Merely) Bad: The Future of U.S. Policy Towards Iran
DESCRIPTION:The 2019-2020 Foreign Policy Forum series is presented by Hitachi Healthcare Americas. \nOver the last few months\, the imposition of sanctions\, maritime and drone incidents\, and escalating rhetoric between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have led onlookers to fear a possible conflict in the Middle East. Beyond these recent events\, the U.S.-Iran relationship is a complicated one with a vast history that merits deeper understanding. The Iran nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action) also warrants attention when considering the future of relations between the U.S. and Iran\, as well as Iran and other Western nations. Lastly\, the use\, and misuse\, of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran adds a level of complication to the already fragile relationship. Join us on October 30 as Jarrett Blanc\, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment\, addresses these issues and options to break the negative cycle between the United States and Iran. What options are there for de-escalation of the current crisis? What would a return to diplomacy look like? How do all of these factors effect U.S. national security priorities? \nJarrett Blanc is a senior fellow in the Geoeconomics and Strategy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Prior to joining Carnegie\, he was the deputy lead coordinator and State Department coordinator for Iran nuclear implementation at the U.S. Department of State under President Obama. In this role\, he was responsible for the full and effective implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for Iran’s nuclear program. This included United States and Iranian commitments to sanctions. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nRegistration: This event is SOLD OUT.  \nParking: \nParking at the Union Club is $10 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \n 
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/back-to-merely-bad-the-future-of-u-s-policy-towards-iran/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190911T173000
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SUMMARY:The U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Addressing North Korea and a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Ambassador Kathleen Stephens\, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea\, is currently the President and CEO of the Korea Economic Institute of America. Ambassador Stephens will start our Foreign Policy Forum season with a discussion of the dynamic alliance between the United States and South Korea confronted with new and evolving challenges. Crucially\, the alliance is now tasked with maintaining military preparedness against North Korea while simultaneously pursuing diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. This\, however\, comes amid rising competition between the U.S. and China\, South Korea’s largest trading partner and a key player in resolving the North Korea issue\, as well as a more critical view from the White House on the role of allies. Though the path forward for the alliance is not yet clear\, close coordination on a range of issues will be needed to advance the shared goals of both countries. How will the United States and South Korea continue to shape their alliance while facing these new challenges? \nAmbassador Stephens retired from the Foreign Service in 2015 and assumed leadership of KEI as President and CEO in September of 2018. Ambassador Stephens was a career diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1978 to 2015. She was U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (2008-2011) and was the first woman and first Korean speaker to serve in that position. Korea has been significant throughout Ambassador Stephens’ life\, as she served in Korea as a Peace Corps volunteer and trainer from 1975 to 1977. Other Foreign Service assignments included postings to Portugal\, former Yugoslavia\, China\, Northern Ireland\, and India. In addition\, Ambassador Stephens served in a number of policy positions in Washington including acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (2012)\, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2005-2007)\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs (2003-2005)\, and National Security Council Director for European Affairs at the Clinton White House. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nRegistration: \nOnline registration for this event has closed. If you have any questions or would still like to attend\, please call Andrea at 216-282-1041.\nParking:  \nParking at the Union Club is $12 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \n 
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/the-u-s-south-korea-alliance-addressing-north-korea-and-a-changing-world/
CATEGORIES:Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190606T203000
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SUMMARY:The United States and Japan: A Celebration of Cultural and Economic Ties
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is proud to present “The United States and Japan: A Celebration of Cultural and Economic Ties” at the Cleveland Museum of Art the evening of Thursday\, June 6. Please join us for a special forum\, “The United States and Japan: 2019 and Beyond\,” which will explore the multifaceted relationship between our two countries. \nThis forum will coincide with the special exhibition Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art. Guests will have private access to the exhibit prior to the panel discussion. Docents will be available to answer questions. \nOur speakers will include Dr. Shigeo Kagami\, Professor at The University of Tokyo\, and Dr. Andrew Oros\, Director of International Studies at Washington College. \nDr. Shigeo Kagami is a Professor and General Manager of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at The University of Tokyo in Japan. In this role\, Dr. Kagami works to achieve university-industry collaborations to implement specific research outcomes within Tokyo and to create joint research projects. Dr. Kagami will focus on Japan’s economy and how government policy makers can work to assist Japan’s economic recovery from two decades of depression. \nDr. Andrew Oros is a Professor of Political Science and International Studies\, Associate Dean for International Education\, and the Director of International Studies at Washington College. Dr. Oros is an expert on comparative East Asian politics and is the author or co-author of three books on Japan’s security policies. Dr. Oros will discuss the U.S.-Japan relationship and strategic cooperation between the two states today and into the future. \nSchedule: \n6:00 PM Reception \nAccess to Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art \n6:45 PM Welcome Remarks \n7:00 PM Panel Discussion\, “The United States and Japan: 2019 and Beyond” \n7:45 PM Concluding Remarks \n7:50 PM Reception Resumes \n8:30 PM Event Concludes \nAdmission: \nMember: $35 \nNon-Member: $50 \nLocation: The Cleveland Museum of Art\, Ames Family Atrium\, 11150 East Blvd. Cleveland\, OH 44106. \nEvent Details: \nThis event is presented in collaboration with the Honorary Consul of Japan in Cleveland and with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. \nValet parking\, refreshments\, and access to the exhibit are included with the purchase of an event ticket. \nFor questions\, please contact Andrea Bender at abender@ccwa.ccwa.org or 216-282-1041. \nRegistration: \nThis event is sold out.\n  \n 
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/the-united-states-and-japan-a-celebration-of-cultural-and-economic-ties/
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SUMMARY:Redefining National Security: Preparing for Future Foreign Policy Challenges
DESCRIPTION:From climate change to infectious disease and cyber security\, global trends are increasingly shaping American security interests both at home and abroad. Additionally\, the rise of identity based extremism and the forever wars that America has engaged in post 9/11 continue to threaten our national security and foreign policy. These issues are just some of those outside of the umbrella of “traditional security” that impact United States national security. It can be argued that national security extends well beyond protecting our borders and military interests; instead\, national security should include the well-being of citizens and inclusion of global trends that continually challenge U.S. interests. How can the U.S. develop a national security strategy to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead? \nJoin us on May 15\, as we host Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins\, Founder and Executive Director of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS)\, Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini\, Founder and Chief Executive Director of International Civil Society Action Network\, and Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley\, Third Way Cyber Enforcement Initiative Advisory Board Member and former U.S. Ambassador to Malta. \nThis program is presented in partnership with Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security. CCWA would also like to thank our media sponsor\, 90.3 WCPN. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Ballroom. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nRegistration: \nOnline registration for this event has closed. Please call Andrea at 216-282-1041 with any questions.\nParking:  \nParking at the Union Club is $12 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA. \n 
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/redefining-national-security-preparing-for-future-foreign-policy-challenges/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: Citizen Participation in the Judicial System in Japan & East Asia
DESCRIPTION:Systems that incorporate juries into the legal decision-making process can significantly impact a country’s political system\, political culture\, and society. Bodies of average citizens can function as powerful tools in educating\, ensuring justice\, and enhancing the judiciary’s credibility. They also provide a valuable civic engagement tool that enables self-governance and facilitates checks on individuals\, industry\, and government. \nAs societies face rapid change and related challenges\, many nations are searching for potential solutions. Many civic reformers view jury systems both as a partial solution and means of compelling positive political\, economic\, and social change. In fact\, the major players in Asia and several other countries around the world have integrated lay participation into the administration of justice over the past 15 years in an effort to effect change\, advance public policy-making\, and manifest popular sovereignty. These bold moves stand in stark contrast to other parts of the world where established jury systems have been criticized\, attacked\, and even face diminished use. \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs\, The City Club of Cleveland\, International Partners in Mission\, Global Cleveland\, and the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies as WCPN’s Tony Ganzer talks with University of Akron Professor of Law Matthew J. Wilson. The conversation will focus on his views on jury systems and lay participation in the administration of justice through the experiences of Japan\, South Korea\, and other countries in East Asia\, including China.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-citizen-participation-in-the-judicial-system-in-japan-east-asia/
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Takes on the World: Why and How Americans Should Care About the War in Yemen
DESCRIPTION:For the last three years Yemen\, one of the poorest Arab countries\, has been devastated by a civil war that has killed nearly 10\,000 people and pushed millions to the brink of starvation. Propelled by the Arab uprisings in 2011\, Yemeni society peacefully mobilized protests and forced its long ruling president\, Ali Abdullah Saleh\, to step down. Today\, Yemen finds itself mired in a violent contest between northern rebel groups and Saudi and Emirati forces. \nHorrific human rights abuses\, as well as war crimes\, are being committed throughout the country by all parties to the conflict\, causing the United Nations to characterize Yemen as the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis to date. As a result\, there are bipartisan efforts in Congress underway to stop U.S. involvement in the civil war. What effect will they have? What has been the United States’ role in this conflict to date – and what future role should it hold in a quest for peace? \nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs\, The City Club of Cleveland\, International Partners in Mission\, Global Cleveland\, and the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies as WCPN’s Tony Ganzer talks with Stacey Philbrick Yadav. Yadav has lived in Yemen and is a member of the executive committee of the American Institute of Yemeni Studies; she will discuss the economic and geopolitical implications the continuing war in Yemen has for the United States and its allies. Additionally\, Yadav is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/happy-dog-takes-on-the-world-why-and-how-americans-should-care-about-the-war-in-yemen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190319T173000
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SUMMARY:Brexit\, Transatlantic Relations\, and the Future of NATO
DESCRIPTION:With deadlines fast approaching\, and negotiations still ongoing\, the fates of Brexit and the European Union remain very uncertain. Cathryn Cluver Ashbrook\, Executive Director of the Future of Diplomacy Project and the Project on Europe and the Transatlantic Relationship at the  Harvard Kennedy School\, will address the future of transatlantic relations and NATO in light of Brexit and regional  political shifts. In what ways will Brexit affect Europe’s future? How will Brexit change U.S.-European relations? \nCathryn Cluver Ashbrook is the founding Executive Director of the Future of Diplomacy Project\, which examines the challenges in negotiations and statecraft in the 21st century. Additionally\, Ashbrook was named Executive Director of the Project on Europe and the Transatlantic Relationship in 2018\, where she analyzes the relationship between the United States and Europe. \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5 \nLocation: The Union Club\, Ballroom. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nOnline registration for this event has closed. \nParking:  \nParking at the Union Club is $12 (cash only) for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. CCWA also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/brexit-transatlantic-relations-and-the-future-of-nato/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190227T080000
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SUMMARY:How the U.S. Debt Disrupts Our Politics and the International Economic System
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Council on World Affairs and The City Club of Cleveland are pleased to present a forum on the United States’ debt structure and the impact of America’s debt on our global economic competitiveness. \nJoin us for a conversation with Paul Stebbins on the fiscal and political environment and how it has never been more perilous. Trillion dollar deficits are set to return within the next two years with our already record high national debt set to skyrocket over the coming decade. We will also discuss how the national debt — and our political dysfunction — make us less competitive\, hurts our economy\, challenges our global economic leadership. \nStebbins is a founder\, former CEO\, and Chairman Emeritus of World Fuel Services\, a Fortune 100 Company in Miami\, FL. He is a founder of the Fix US initiative\, a project of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the Campaign to Fix the Debt. \nSpeaker: Mr. Paul Stebbins \nSchedule: \n7:45 – 8:30 AM Registration and breakfast \n8:30 AM Program begins \n9:00 AM Q&A \n9:30 AM Program concludes \nAdmission: $25 General Admission\, $20 Member Admission\, $15 Student Ticket. \nTicket includes a full breakfast.  \nLocation: The City Club of Cleveland\, 850 Euclid Ave. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. To watch the event live tomorrow\, please check the livestream on our Facebook page! \nParking Information: Parking at The City Club is $8/car if guests arrive before 8:30 AM. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking\, if parking restrictions are not in place. Car services\, such as Uber and Lyft\, are always an option. We also encourages walking\, biking\, or public transportation\, including the RTA.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/how-the-u-s-debt-disrupts-our-politics-and-the-international-economic-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190212T191500
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CREATED:20181212T154604Z
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SUMMARY:America Alone: The Consequences of an America First Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:The United States’ leadership has drastically changed over the past two years: the United States has abandoned the Paris Climate Accords\, the Iran nuclear deal\, the North American Free Trade Agreement\, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership to name a few major changes. President Trump’s first two years in office have sent the message that America is no longer interested in supporting our traditional allies and friends. Instead\, U.S. policy is to put America first whenever possible. \nJames Lindsay\, the Senior Vice President and Director of Studies at the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)\, will join the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for a Foreign Policy Forum to discuss America’s role in today’s world. Lindsay argues that the pillars of postwar foreign policy that America has traditionally upheld\, including strong alliances\, open markets\, and commitment to democracy\, are all threatened by the current U.S. leadership. What does this shifting role in foreign policy mean for the United States? What should American allies expect from the Trump Administration in the years to come? \nCopies of Lindsay’s latest book\, “The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership” will be available for purchase at the event. \nThis program is made possible\, in part\, by the Ohio Humanities\, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.  \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission: Non-Members $10; Members $5; Students FREE \nLocation: The Union Club\, Wedgwood Room. 1211 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115. \nThis event is sold out- we hope to see you next time! The event will be recorded as part of our “Global Conversations” podcast\, so check the website soon to tune in.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/america-alone-the-consequences-of-an-america-first-foreign-policy/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181024T173000
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SUMMARY:U.S.-China Relations: The Slow Economic War
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Council on World Affairs Presents: A Foreign Policy Forum \nJoin CCWA as we host Thomas Hout\, Visiting Professor at Middlebury Institute of International Studies\, best-selling author\, and career consultant\, for a discussion of the economic relationship between the United States and China.  \nFollowing a number of negotiations and tariff changes between the United States and China\, Hout will analyze the root and depth of issues behind U.S. trade policy towards China. As numerous political and economic objectives between the U.S. and China continue to pressure current leaders\, is there an easy solution to the contrasting viewpoints in the two countries’ relationship? \nSchedule: \n5:30 PM Reception \n6:00 PM Program begins \n6:45 PM Q&A \n7:15 PM Program concludes \nAdmission:  Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students $5* \n*CWRU Students attend free thanks to support from CWRU Center for International Affairs. To register as a CWRU student\, please email Andrea at speakers@ccwa.ccwa.org \nLocation: Linsalata Alumni Center\, Great Hall. Case Western Reserve University\, 11310 Juniper Road\, Cleveland\, OH 44106 \nOnline registration for this event has closed.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/u-s-china-relations-the-slow-economic-war/
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Public Forum
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