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Intelligence’s
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wrote about how the McCain Institute united U.S. & international experts w/ Japanese officials, lawmakers, journalists, & academics to discuss the U.S.-Japan economic relationship at
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ICYMI: Josh Rogin’s Latest Washington Post Intelligence Column Highlights McCain Institute’s Inaugural Sedona Forum - Tokyo - McCain Institute
ICYMI: Washington Post Intelligence’s Josh Rogin wrote about how the McCain Institute united U.S. and international experts with Japanese officials, lawmakers, journalists, and academics to discuss th...
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/in-the-news/icymi-josh-rogin-highlights-sedona-forum-tokyo/
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McCain Institute Chief Program Officer Amb. Cindy Dyer joined other former U.S. Ambassadors-at-Large to Combat Trafficking in Human Persons at
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and discussed the need for renewed bipartisanship to fight human trafficking. Read more:
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Former ambassadors seek renewed bipartisanship to fight human trafficking - OSV News
The former ambassadors expressed concern over resources that have been redirected away from anti-human trafficking efforts and the impact of that loss on the international humanitarian crisis.
https://bit.ly/3LA3F8N
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"I don't have any reason to believe that this trilateral will force Russia to compromise," said
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
on Sunrise on
@thehill.com
, discussing the U.S. effort to strengthen Ukraine’s position ahead of upcoming diplomatic talks. Watch here:
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Trump, Putin, Zelesnky to hold high-stakes trilateral meeting with goal of ending war in Ukraine | S
YouTube video by The Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzrEhHsFmTs
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The McCain Institute is proud to share its 2025 Impact Report. Full of stories of resilience and growth, our mission to fight for democracy, human dignity, and security has never been more critical. Thank you to all who help make our work possible:
www.mccaininstitute.org/about/impact...
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The McCain Institute will highlight its recently released religious freedom report in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., featuring remarks from Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). Learn more and register to attend:
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McCain Institute to Host Religious Freedom Event with Senators Tillis and Coons - McCain Institute
McCain Institute to Host Religious Freedom Event with Senators Tillis and Coons - McCain Institute The McCain Institute will host an event in the U.S. Senate to discuss the McCain Institute’s recently...
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/events/the-state-of-religious-freedom-worldwide-an-inside-look-at-the-axis-of-upheavals-religious-persecution-and-how-the-u-s-can-counteract-it/
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Take a sneak peek at photos from the McCain Institute’s inaugural
#SedonaForumTokyo
hosted in partnership with the International House of Japan.
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Almost 400 days ago, Venezuelan pro-democracy activist and McCain Global Leader Jesús Armas was kidnapped and disappeared by the Maduro regime simply for trying to build a more just and democratic society. It is time for Jesús to be reunited with his family.
#FreeJesúsArmas
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The McCain Institute and the International House of Japan (I-House) today released the agenda and speaker lineup for the Sedona Forum – Tokyo taking place this Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Tokyo:
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Sedona Forum – Tokyo Agenda and Speakers Announced - McCain Institute
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) and the International House of Japan (I-House) today released the agenda and speaker lineup for the Sedona Forum – Tokyo
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/press-releases/sedona-forum-tokyo-agenda-and-speakers-announced/
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The 2025 McCain Institute National Security & Counterterrorism Fellows concluded their final module of the year in the United Kingdom. Explore a full recap of their trip, which developed their insights into the Five Eyes Alliance:
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McCain Institute’s NSCT Fellowship Concludes 2025 Program with United Kingdom Module - McCain Institute
The 2025 McCain Institute National Security & Counterterrorism Fellows concluded their final module of the year in the United Kingdom.
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/press-releases/nsct-united-kingdom-2025/
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McCain Institute Executive Director Dr.
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
joined Newsday on BBC to discuss the latest movements toward creating lasting peace in Ukraine.
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This
#InternationalMigrantsDay
, we uplift the work of those who continue to defend the human rights of people on the move, just as Sen. McCain fought for the dignity & security of every human being.
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In a new blog, McCain Institute Global Democracy Program Coordinator Emily Couch addresses Russia’s attempt to weaponize Ukraine’s latest anti-corruption scandal to undermine Western support. Read:
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Don't Get Sucked into Putin's Ukraine Corruption Propaganda - McCain Institute
McCain Institute Global Democracy Program Coordinator Emily Couch addresses Russia’s attempt to weaponize Ukraine’s latest anti-corruption scandal to undermine Western support.
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/blog/dont-get-sucked-into-putins-ukraine-corruption-propaganda/
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On
#BillofRightsDay
, we highlight the ongoing importance of protecting civil liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press, 234 years after the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution were ratified.
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The McCain Institute's latest report, "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe,” highlights our recent workshop in Moldova to prepare civic and media representatives from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Romania to combat anti-democratic influence. Read:
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New McCain Institute Report: “Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe” - McCain Institute
The McCain Institute's latest report, "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe,” highlights our recent workshop in Moldova to prepare civic and media representatives from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and...
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/press-releases/report-fortifying-democracy-in-eastern-europe/
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In a new blog, McCain Institute Human Rights & Freedom Junior Fellow Salome Mamuladze outlines China’s repression of Turkic-Muslim minorities as part of the program's deeper look into religious freedom. Read:
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Beyond Xinjiang: How China’s Repression Reaches Across Borders - McCain Institute
In a new blog, McCain Institute Human Rights & Freedom Junior Fellow Salome Mamuladze outlines China’s repression of Turkic-Muslim minorities
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/blog/beyond-xinjiang-how-chinas-repression-reaches-across-borders/
about 2 months ago
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77 years ago today, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sen. McCain shared this commitment to international human dignity & security: "[Human rights] are universal. They exist above the state and beyond history.”
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Today marks 1 year since the unjust detention of Venezuelan human rights defender, civil society leader & 2023 McCain Global Leader Jesús Armas.
about 2 months ago
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On the UN’s International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, we remember Sen. McCain's commitment to ending such atrocities & continue the fight for human dignity & security.
about 2 months ago
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#InternationalAntiCorruptionDay
signifies the importance of combatting corruption, which attacks the foundation of democratic institutions. A staunch advocate for campaign finance transparency, Sen. McCain was a driving force behind the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
about 2 months ago
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The McCain Institute welcomes the return of Saad Almadi, a U.S. citizen trapped in Saudi Arabia by an exit ban for exercising free speech while in the U.S. Glad we could support the James Foley Foundatation, Bring Our Families Home campaign & the Almadi family's tireless efforts to bring him home.
about 2 months ago
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Join us for the next installment of our Authors & Insights book talk series on Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. ET.
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social
will discuss her latest book "Autocracy Inc." with
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ICYMI: In a new Washington Examiner op-ed, McCain Institute’s Alexis Mrachek and Pedro Pizano call for the Chinese Communist Party to release Pastor Ezra Jin and members of Zion Church who were targeted for being Christian. Read:
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ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Alexis Mrachek and Pedro Pizano Op-Ed in the Washington Examiner: “China Must Release Pastor Ezra Jin” - McCain Institute
In an op-ed published by the Washington Examiner, McCain Institute human rights and democracy experts Alexis Mrachek and Pedro Pizano warn about escalating threats to religious freedom and sound the a...
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/op-ed/icymi-op-ed-china-must-release-pastor-ezra-jin/
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McCain Institute’s
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
joined CNN International to discuss the United States’ proposed ceasefire plan for
#Russia
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#Ukraine
, and what it should signal to other countries invested in Ukraine’s freedom.
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From her Hungarian roots to today's geopolitical struggles, McCain Institute’s
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
draws on her decades of foreign policy experience to discuss these issues with The Long Brief. Read here:
longbrief.com/its-a-very-d...
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"It's a Very Dangerous Idea if the NATO Might not Unite and Defend itself, Even in the Case of Hungary." – An Interview with Evelyn N. Fakras - The Long Brief
“This current Trump administration is different from the previous one and any other presidential administration in that there’s a great deal of uncertainty,” says Evelyn N. Farkas, American foreign po...
https://longbrief.com/its-a-very-dangerous-idea-if-the-nato-might-not-unite-and-defend-itself-even-in-the-case-of-hungary-an-interview-with-evelyn-n-fakras/
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Nuremberg Trials—which set a lasting precedent for international justice and accountability in the world. The International Criminal Court’s work remains critical: upholding human rights and promoting peace and justice worldwide.
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The McCain Institute stands firmly by those who work in pursuit of justice & human rights. Roman Avramenko has spent 10+ years documenting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other grave human rights violations in Ukraine. Learn more about the McCain Institute Human Rights Defenders program:
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“This is about regime change,” McCain Institute’s
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spoke to Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power about growing tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVdX...
2 months ago
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On
@cnn.com
's The Brief with
@jimsciutto.bsky.social
McCain Institute's
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
shared her thoughts on the latest movements in Russia's incursion on Ukraine.
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TUNE IN: On Wednesday, November 19, at 1 p.m., McCain Institute Executive Director
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
joins the
@atlanticcouncil.bsky.social
to discuss legal, political, security, and humanitarian responses to Russia’s war in Ukraine:
www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/intent...
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Intent to destroy: Confronting Russia’s campaign to erase Ukraine and its people
In this conference hosted by the Strategic Litigation Project and the Eurasia Center, experts will identify strategies to halt Russia’s campaign of atrocities against the Ukrainian people.
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/intent-to-destroy-confronting-russias-campaign-to-erase-ukraine-and-its-people/
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McCain Institute Executive Director Dr.
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
joined Sara Sidner on
@cnn.com
News Central this morning to discuss likely motives of Hungary's Prime Minister visiting the White House today.
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This week, U Pyinya Zawta celebrated his 65th birthday—in freedom. After 351 days of unjust detention in Myanmar he is now home in Buffalo, NY. The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative was proud to join the Foley Foundation & others in advocating for his release.
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The McCain Institute is now
#hiring
junior fellows for Spring 2026! Interested in working to advance democracy, human rights, & leadership? Submit your application on Handshake by November 30:
app.joinhandshake.com/e/108203/jobs
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WE’RE HIRING. The McCain Institute is looking for an executive assistant to support our executive director and help advance our efforts to protect democracy, human dignity, and security. Learn more and apply by November 15:
www.mccaininstitute.org/job-opportun...
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The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative leads a group of 29 organizations in recognizing the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30. Read the joint statement:
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McCain Institute Leads Joint Statement on International Day of Political Prisoners - McCain Institute
The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative leads a group of 29 organizations in recognizing the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30.
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/press-releases/mccain-institute-leads-joint-statement-on-international-day-of-political-prisoners/
3 months ago
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In a recent Fox News op-ed, McCain Institute Board Member & Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reflects on the evolving landscape of trade and defense, emphasizing that strong alliances depend on fairness, accountability, and mutual respect among nations. Read:
www.foxnews.com/opinion/amer...
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America’s allies are finally paying their fair share for defense. Now they must pay their bills
Foreign governments owe American companies billions in unpaid bills while violating trade agreements, prompting congressional calls for diplomatic action and accountability.
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/americas-allies-finally-paying-fair-share-defense-now-must-pay-bills
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McCain Institute and global partners have submitted the case of more than 20,000 abducted Ukrainian children to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention:
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McCain Institute & Human Rights Organizations Submit Case of Abducted Ukrainian Children to UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention - McCain Institute
The McCain Institute, Foley Foundation, Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign, Human Rights Foundation, and Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, has submitted the case of more than 20,000 abduc...
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/press-releases/human-rights-orgs-submit-abducted-ukrainian-children-to-un/
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“He had this confidence that comes from knowing that your enemy is back on their heels," said McCain Institute's
@evelynnfarkas.bsky.social
about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to
@thehill.com
, discussing her meeting with him after his White House visit. Read:
thehill.com/policy/inter...
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https://thehill.com/policy/international/5569921-trump-sanctions-russia-senate/
3 months ago
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Today marks 80 years since the UN Charter was ratified. This
#UNDay
, we celebrate the importance of these global connections, both then and now. Sen. McCain fought for human rights and dignity across the globe: “We cannot build an enduring peace based on freedom by ourselves, and we do not want to.”
3 months ago
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On
@cnn.com
's The Brief with
@jimsciutto.bsky.social
, John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens spoke about the need for international cooperation in maintaining the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
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McCain Institute Board Member General (Ret.) David Petraeus spoke with
@united24media.com
about how technological innovation is transforming the battlefield and how future conflicts may evolve. Read:
united24media.com/opinion/soft...
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Ukraine’s Tech War: US General Petraeus on AI, Drones & NATO’s Future
Former CIA Director David Petraeus talks about how Ukraine is leading a new era of software-defined warfare powered by drones, AI, and rapid innovation.
https://united24media.com/opinion/software-defined-warfare-has-arrived-former-cia-director-david-petraeus-on-what-nato-can-learn-from-ukraine-12670
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: The McCain Institute’s American Democracy & Technology Fellowship is seeking U.S.-based applicants looking to transform democracy and technology in America. Submit your project proposal today, application closes October 31:
www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/dem...
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American Democracy & Technology Policy Translation Fellowship - McCain Institute
Apply now to be part of the 2026 American Democracy & Technology Policy Translation Fellowship to advance thought leadership and policy advocacy via a specific project to engage policymakers, national...
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/democracy-programs/amdemtechfellowship/
3 months ago
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“This is not a European war. This is a global war.” In a
Military.com
article, McCain Institute’s
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
emphasizes the urgency of the United States providing strong military support for Ukraine. Read here:
www.military.com/daily-news/h...
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Trump, Zelensky Talk Peace as Farkas Warns Against Giving Putin More Time
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House where both said they want to end the war with Russia. No deal was reached on supplying Ukraine with American Tomahawk...
https://www.military.com/daily-news/headlines/2025/10/17/trump-and-zelensky-talk-peace-no-deal-missiles.html
3 months ago
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McCain Institute’s
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
met with Ukraine's President Zelensky on Friday, alongside the heads of other American think tanks, to discuss the ongoing war and Ukraine’s defense industry. Read here:
www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volo...
3 months ago
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McCain Institute Executive Director Dr.
@evelynfarkas.bsky.social
spoke to
@thehill.com
's Laura Kelly about increasing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. Read here:
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5559473-trump-venezuela-maduro-regime-pressure/
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“We believed in each other’s patriotism and the sincerity of each other’s convictions. We believed in the institution we were privileged to serve in.” On the 8th anniversary of Sen. McCain receiving the Liberty Medal from former colleague Joe Biden, his speech still inspires us.
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McCain Global Leader Vira Konstantynova reflects on the 2025 Leadership Experience and the interconnectedness of Ukraine and the U.S. in a new blog:
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The State of Politics in the US and the Role of Leadership in Polarized Times - McCain Institute
McCain Global Leader Vira Konstantynova reflects on the 2025 Leadership Experience and the interconnectedness of Ukraine and the U.S. in a new blog
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/blog/51283/
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“[Russia has] to do very little now in Georgia, because the Georgian Dream government is doing it for them,” McCain Institute's
@laurathornton.bsky.social
told
@kyivpost.com
. Read more:
www.kyivpost.com/post/61912
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‘Shameful Indifference’ – US Policy on Georgia Branded Crisis of Strategy, Expert Warns
As the Georgian Dream party dismantles democratic norms, the warning comes amid deep US Senate concern and pro-democracy frustration that Washington is “basically indifferent” to the deepening crisis.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/61912
4 months ago
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McCain Institute Senior Director of Global Democracy Programs
@laurathornton.bsky.social
discussed expanding democratic ties at Forum 2000 yesterday on a panel titled, "U.S.-Europe Relations in Crisis: Reinventing Transatlantic Unity."
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In conversation with Major Garrett on The Takeout, John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens spoke about the deeply personal recovery process the newly released Israeli hostages face. Watch here:
youtu.be/VlQw6nwxr8I?...
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McCain Institute’s John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens joined
@nbcnews.com
's Meet the Press NOW to discuss the return of the Israeli hostages and their difficult journey to recovery ahead. Watch here:
youtu.be/KfJNFYV3ULE?...
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