Japan's new Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama joined McCain Institute Board Chairman Rick Davis to discuss Japan and the region's economic future at #SedonaForumTokyo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCiz...
McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social moderated a discussion with U.S. congressional staffers at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, D.C. about defense innovations currently securing the front lines, including electronic warfare capabilities and platforms to counter drones.
We remain determined in our mission to advocate for his release and to work with partners around the world until his freedom is restored. His courage continues to inspire our efforts. Learn more: www.mccaininstitute.org/fppi/jimmy-l...
This Lunar New Year, the McCain Institute sent a letter to Hong Kong publisher and political prisoner Jimmy Lai to share a message of hope and solidarity.
The McCain Institute is now #hiring junior fellows for Summer 2026! Interested in working to advance democracy, human rights, & leadership? Submit your application on Handshake by April 4: app.joinhandshake.com/e/108203/jobs
The McCain Institute, Freedom House, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center hosted senior staff members of the Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee to discuss the future of U.S. funding for human rights and democracy work.
McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke on Monocle Radio during the @munsecconf.bsky.social about U.S. transatlantic alliances. Listen to the interview here: monocle.com/radio/shows/...
McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined Arizona Horizon on AZ PBS to discuss U.S. actions in Iran and future de-escalation in the region. azpbs.org/horizon/2026...
During the next year, this cohort will engage policymakers, national security leaders, analysts, and others to advance and translate big ideas that will transform democracy and technology in America: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
The McCain Institute is proud to announce the 2026 cohort of its American Democracy and Technology Fellowship.
McCain Institute's @laurathornton.bsky.social joined the Regional Center for Democracy and Security podcast to discuss democratic backsliding in Georgia and its impact on Armenia. Watch: youtu.be/RDs-Q1w7jQU?...
How do sports and culture shape diplomacy? Akie Abe, Simer S. Mayo, Olympic Gold Medalist Keiji Suziku, and McCain Institute Board Member Jack McCain dive into how athletics and culture promote mutual understanding across borders at #SedonaForumTokyo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKk_...
McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn N. Farkas spoke at @globsec.org's #USEuropeForum last week: "What happens in Ukraine matters not just for Ukraine, but it matters for all humans and certainly Americans."
TODAY: McCain Institute Chief Program Officer Amb. Cindy Dyer will join PACT to analyze structural barriers, discriminatory practices, and gaps in legal systems that thwart equal access to justice for trafficking survivors from 12:00โ1:30 p.m. ET: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social, executive director at the McCain Institute, spoke to The Forward about U.S. foreign policy developments in the Middle East: forward.com/news/806608/trump-board-of-peace-gaza-palestinian/
The McCain Institute and Our Secure Future co-hosted a symposium about the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in technology policy to discuss the current political landscape around AI and democracy: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
McCain Institute Chief Program Officer Ambassador Cindy Dyer will join Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT) on March 3 from 12:00โ1:30 p.m. ET to analyze structural barriers, discriminatory practices, and gaps in legal systems that thwart equal access to justice for trafficking survivors.
The American Democracy Program at the McCain Institute hosted an AI workshop that brought together policymakers, defense leaders, and expert voices to examine research on the forces shaping AI and discuss ways to bridge the gap between technology and policy: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...
11 years ago, Russian opposition leader and democracy activist Boris Nemtsov was murdered. Nemtsovโs legacy of bravery continues todayโas Senator McCain said, โBoris told the truth, and we must honor his memory by speaking these same truths fearlessly.โ
Join the McCain Institute March 9 from 9-10:30 a.m. ET to observe U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day at the U.S. Department of State. This bipartisan event reminds us that every name tells a story, and every voice matters. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This Lunar New Year, the McCain Institute stands with political prisoners Jimmy Lai, Pastor Gao Quanfu, and Pastor Jin Mingri, who remain wrongfully detained for peacefully exercising their fundamental freedoms.
The McCain Institute was happy to see Claire Lai, daughter of political prisoner Jimmy Lai, attend the State of the Union as a guest of Speaker Mike Johnson. Her presence highlights the global issue of wrongful detainment, & reinforces that human rights advocacy is about real people & families.
As China intensifies its pressure on Taiwan through military, economic, and political means, experts at #SedonaForumTokyo examined how regional and global institutions might navigate an increasingly volatile security environment: youtu.be/dqVc-EjMsl4
McCain Instituteโs @laurathornton.bsky.social spoke on the Georgian Dream Party's current foreign policy stances with Natia Gogsadze. Watch the Georgian Interview here: bit.ly/4cKA1bK
Today marks four years since the start of Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine. The McCain Institute continues Senator John McCain's steadfast support for the Ukrainian people's fight for democracy and freedom. Read our full statement: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas today issued a statement ahead of the four-year mark of Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine, urging peace that protects the Ukrainian people and sovereignty: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
The McCain Institute supports human rights defenders who are advocating for equity and justice, demanding the truth, and holding leaders accountable to create a free and just world for all. #WorldDayofSocialJustice www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/dem...
In a new blog, McCain Global Leader Lt. James Eggers reflects on how a week of meaningful dialogue during the Arizona Changemaker tour reshaped his understanding of leadership, community, and the power of simply talking to your neighbor: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...
In an exclusive #SedonaForumTokyo conversation, General (Ret.) David Petraeus and @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social discussed China, Russia, North Korea, among the top geostrategic challenges that the U.S. and Japan face together: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVWB...
